Trump: The Iranians have begun to admit defeat and beg for an agreement
The American President said Donald Trump Thursday The War on Iran is far ahead of its schedule, and the Iranians are begging for an agreement.
He said Trump during a meeting at the White House alongside senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: "They are bad fighters, but they are good negotiators, and they beg for a deal"
He added: "We estimated it would take 4 to 6 weeks to complete our mission, after 26 days, we are well ahead, well ahead of schedule.".
He continued "The Iranian regime is now beginning to acknowledge that it has suffered a decisive defeat"
Trump continues to criticize NATO.
Trump has been confirming for days that Iran wants to conclude an agreement, in light of increasing indications that he seeks to end the war quickly, while Tehran confirms that there are no direct negotiations.
The American president also directed new criticism at his allies in NATO after they rejected his calls to send naval vessels to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which constitutes a vital oil corridor that Iran effectively closed in response to the American attacks. Israeli.
Trump said: "I say it publicly, we are very frustrated with NATO, because it has done absolutely nothing"
He particularly criticized Britain, as he considered that its offer to send aircraft carriers came too late, describing its ships as toys compared to their American counterparts.
A 15-item list of procedures
During the meeting, US envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed for the first time from the American side that Washington had sent Iran a 15-item list of procedures through Pakistan as an intermediary.
Witkoff, who led fruitless negotiations, said With success with Iran before the strikes begin, there are indications that Tehran is ready to conclude an agreement.
He added: "We will see where things go, and whether we can convince Iran that this is a radical turning point, and that it no longer has good options other than more death and destruction, we have strong indications that this is possible.".
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