1. Approval Rating Hits New Low for His Presidency – A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since taking office. Meanwhile, the vast majority of Americans fear a protracted war between the US and Iran.
2. Speaks with Turkish President Erdogan
Turkish President Erdogan spoke with Trump, urging a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran issue. Erdogan expressed Turkey's desire for continued dialogue and stated that Turkey will continue to support peace efforts.
3. Reiterates Iran Must Not Possess Nuclear Weapons – Trump tweeted: "The primary, and consistent, goal is that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons in any way, in any form, or in any manner."
4. Threatens to Bomb Oman if It Hinders the US
Trump, discussing Iran, said he was "not in a hurry" and revealed a secret communication channel with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (which Iran has denied). He also threatened to bomb Oman if it hinders the US.
5. Urges Israel to Cease Attacks on Gaza
Trump stated that Israel should not attack targets in the Gaza Strip because Hamas has agreed to lay down its arms. Meanwhile, Trump's special envoy Jared Kushner met with Netanyahu on Monday in an attempt to salvage plans aimed at disarming Hamas and ending the Gaza war.
6. No Seeking Extension of Memorandum of Understanding with Iran – Trump stated that the United States is not currently seeking to extend its memorandum of understanding with Iran. Trump reiterated his idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory and reaffirmed U.S. control of the strait.
7. Refuting Reports on the USS Abraham Lincoln
Regarding questions about the adequacy of food supplies on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, Trump stated that a retired general told him that people on the Abraham Lincoln said the carrier was in good condition, and several other people also told him so. Trump said that previous CNN reports about the Abraham Lincoln were "fake news."
8. Dissatisfaction with South Korea's Refusal to Participate in Iran Operations
When discussing joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, Trump mentioned South Korea's defense costs and its refusal to participate in a war with Iran, expressing his dissatisfaction: "We have 39,000 U.S. troops deployed in South Korea, and you're not willing to help us in such an easy military operation as Iran. It's really strange."
