1. Remains Optimistic About US-Iran Deal, Estimates One Week
—On May 6th local time, Trump expressed optimism about reaching a framework agreement with Iran, believing it "has the potential to yield results." When asked about the specific timeframe, Trump estimated it would be "one week."
2. Says Face-to-Face Talks with Iran Are Too Early
—According to the New York Post, Trump stated on Wednesday morning local time that despite optimistic reports that the US and Iran are close to reaching a potential framework agreement to end their 67-day war, it is "too early" to consider face-to-face peace talks.
3. "Epic Fury" Operation Will End If Iran Complies, Bombing Will Resume Otherwise
—Trump stated on social media that if Iran agrees to fulfill the agreed-upon terms, "Epic Fury" will end, and the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all countries, including Iran. If they do not agree, bombing will resume, and on a scale and with far greater intensity than before.
4. Demands Iran Respond Quickly—According to Al Jazeera, Pakistani sources said Trump has demanded that Iran respond to the US proposal as soon as possible.
5. "Operation Freedom" Angers Saudi Arabia, Leads to No-Fly Strike by Allies
—According to NBC News, two US officials stated that Trump's announcement of "Operation Freedom" angered the Saudi leadership. In response, Saudi Arabia notified the US that it would not allow US military aircraft to take off from Prince Sultan Air Base southeast of Riyadh, nor would it allow US military aircraft to fly over Saudi airspace to support the operation.
6. Posts "War Duration Chart," Claims "Iran Operation" Lasted Only 6 Weeks
—Trump posted a photo on social media. The image listed the durations of several previous US wars: the Afghan War (543 weeks), the Iraq War (457 weeks), the Vietnam War (439 weeks), the American Civil War (209 weeks), World War II (196 weeks), the War of 1812 (139 weeks), and the "Iran Operation" (6 weeks).
7. Oil prices worth even at $200 – Trump stated, “I thought oil prices would go up to $200 to $250. It’s $100 now. Even if it goes up to $200, it’s worth it.”
8. Considering exploiting oil beneath military bases to replenish war reserves – According to a source familiar with the matter, the Trump administration is exploring the use of oil resources beneath U.S. military bases and other Department of Defense facilities to replenish the nation’s dwindling emergency reserves.
