1. When asked if he was worried about inflation data, he said he liked inflation – When asked by a reporter if he was worried about the latest inflation data, Trump said, “No, I like it. I love inflation.”
2. Indicates he might not renew the USMCA trade agreement
—Trump: The USMCA trade agreement may not be renewed. The United States doesn’t need anything from Mexico or Canada. Mexico and Canada must treat us better. We are communicating with them and will wait and see.
3. Reportedly, two additional demands made to Iran delayed the agreement
—According to Axios, if Trump had accepted the conditions agreed upon by his negotiating team last month, a preliminary agreement with Iran could have been reached by the end of May. However, after a White House Situation Room meeting, he decided to make two additional demands to Iran. The Iranian Foreign Minister subsequently told the mediators and the United States that he needed four to five days to receive a response, which ultimately turned into a wait of nearly two weeks.
4. Claims Millions of Barrels of Oil Shipped from Iran Every Night
—Trump stated at the White House, “We’ve been shipping millions of barrels of oil (from Iran). Every night, we’re shipping that oil.” He added, “Millions of barrels of oil have been shipped out, which is why the price is now $85 to $90 a barrel, not $250.” Trump also stated that fuel prices would immediately drop once the war ends. However, when asked about Trump’s remarks, Energy Secretary Wright stated that he was unaware of any U.S. oil shipments from Iran.
5. Claims the U.S. “Secretly” Helped Over 200 Merchant Ships Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
—Trump: Last month, I directed the U.S. military to conduct a secret mission to support tankers and other commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This operation has successfully allowed over 100 million barrels of oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and enter the open market. Over 200 commercial vessels have safely passed through the strait. This extremely successful operation proves that it is the United States, not Iran, that controls the Strait of Hormuz.
6. Plotting a "Strike" Against Iran in the Situation Room to Pressure Its Stance – According to Axios, two US sources said that Trump held a meeting in the Situation Room on Wednesday afternoon to discuss a possible new round of strikes against Iran.
The sources said that one of the options Trump was considering was a large-scale but short-lived operation aimed at pressuring Iran to change its position in negotiations.
7. Threatening to Bomb Iran to Pieces If It Doesn't Sign the Agreement
—According to Fox News, when asked in the White House Situation Room how the US would respond if Iran did not sign the agreement, Trump said: "If Iran doesn't sign the agreement, we'll bomb them to pieces tomorrow night (June 11th, Eastern Time). This is the most serious violation of a ceasefire agreement in world history."
8. Claiming Direct Calls with Iran, But Denied by Iran
—On the evening of June 10th, Eastern Time, Trump told Fox News that US fighter jets were conducting missions over Iran. He claimed to have had "direct calls" with Iranian officials, and that "Iran demanded a halt to the bombing." Trump stated that "the bombings will stop soon," but did not rule out further attacks against Iran. Trump also claimed that Israel was not involved in these attacks against Iran. However, a senior Iranian official responded that Trump's claims of contact with Iranian officials were pure fabrication. Iran has not had any contact with Trump and will respond militarily to any acts of aggression.
9. Sources say Netanyahu and Trump maintain close communication
—Israeli sources say that amid escalating regional tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are maintaining close communication on issues related to Iran. Sources say the two leaders speak almost daily and are "fully coordinated" in their approach to Iran.
10. Says his birthday wish is "world peace"—Trump will turn 80 this month. He stated at the White House on the 10th that his birthday wish is "world peace."
