1. The US will "take swift action" if Iran charges a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz
—When asked about Iran's plan to charge a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump stated, "The United States can very quickly stop this action. We can do it in two minutes. We can do it so quickly that you'll get dizzy."
2. Claims Iran has agreed to most of 15 demands
—On Sunday, local time, Trump told reporters that Iran had "met most" of the 15 ceasefire demands previously made to Tehran by the US. He stated, "They have met most of our points. We will make a few more demands."
3. Frankly states his primary desire is to acquire Iranian oil
—In an interview with British media on Sunday, Trump stated that he hopes to "seize Iran's oil resources" and may even occupy Kharg Island, a crucial export hub. Trump said, "The thing I most want to do is get oil from Iran... Maybe we'll take Kharg Island, maybe we won't. We have many options."
4. A deal with Iran is expected soon – According to the Financial Times, Trump emphasized that indirect negotiations with Iran through a Pakistani "envoy" are progressing well. He stated, "A deal is expected soon."
5. Considering military acquisition of Iranian uranium
According to US officials, Trump is considering a military operation aimed at acquiring approximately 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran. Trump has not yet issued a final order, but sources say he is generally open to the idea.
6. US troop presence in the Middle East exceeds 50,000
According to the New York Times, with the arrival of 2,500 Marines and another 2,500 Navy personnel, the number of US troops stationed in the Middle East has exceeded 50,000, about 10,000 more than usual.
7. Attacked by Democratic Lawmakers: Negotiations with Iran a Lie
—According to CBS, on Sunday, Jim Sims, the Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, accused Trump of making "outright lies" about negotiations with Iran last week amid market turmoil and the ongoing war.
8. Record High Disapproval Rating for Trump Among American Voters—A recent poll released by Fox News showed that nearly two-thirds of American voters surveyed are dissatisfied with Trump's administration, the highest disapproval rating during his two terms.
