1. Shift in Attitude Towards Iran's Supreme Leader
—Trump stated he looks forward to meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba. "I want to see him, and we might meet when the time is right, depending on how things develop." Trump had previously disparaged him, calling him a "lightweight" and an "unacceptable candidate" to lead Iran.
2. Says He's Working on a Deal with Iran—Trump stated he is working on a deal with Iran, which has agreed not to possess nuclear weapons. The US naval blockade against Iran may continue until Labor Day, September 7th.
3. Admits to Calling Netanyahu "Crazy"—Trump confirmed that he called Netanyahu "crazy" during a phone call on Monday, but insisted they are "working very well."
4. Praises Rubio and Vance—Trump: Secretary of State Rubio and Vice President Vance are both excellent. They have a good relationship and will be a very good pair.
5. Defining a Ceasefire: A Moderater Firing is a Ceasefire
—When asked how he would define a US-Iran ceasefire, Trump stated, “In that region, a ceasefire means that the fighting has become more moderate. That’s true. The ceasefire there is very different from ceasefires in other regions.”
6. Will Travel to France for G7 Summit in Mid-June—Trump: “I will travel to France immediately after the mixed martial arts event at the White House (June 14th) for the G7 summit.”
7. Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Customs Enforcement
—Trump signed an executive order requiring strengthened customs enforcement and tariff checks, further promoting his protectionist trade policies. The new measures will expand the use of AI and data analytics to combat tariff evasion, misreporting of goods origin, and illegal imports, and strengthen the verification of imported goods declarations.
8. Says US-Iran Agreement May Be Reached This Weekend
—Trump stated at the White House that negotiations between the US and Iran are progressing well, and an agreement may be reached this weekend. Trump also stated that the Strait of Hormuz would immediately reopen to navigation once an agreement is reached between the US and Iran, provided that final mine clearance is completed in certain areas.
9. Proposed Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Boost Coal-Fired Power Plant Construction and Fuel Exports – Trump is preparing to invoke Cold War-era legal authorization to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars to support the coal-fired power generation industry and US fossil fuel exports.
10. House Passes Resolution Limiting Trump's Power to Use Force Against Iran
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution by a vote of 215 to 208, limiting Trump's war powers against Iran. Four Republican members joined all Democratic members in voting in favor.
11. US Officials: Trump Willing to Tolerate Sporadic Conflicts
US officials revealed that Trump privately stated he might terminate the ceasefire agreement if Iran causes the deaths of US soldiers. Despite recent frequent conflicts, the US has maintained a moratorium on airstrikes. Trump's stance suggests he may tolerate prolonged sporadic conflicts.
