UMVA has learned that a significant update on the war in Iran and ongoing ceasefire negotiations was provided by President Trump during a press conference in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
Trump addressed Iran's recent targeting of US forces and the overnight attack on Kuwait, which injured dozens of people, suggesting that the attack was "not a big deal" as US forces "nipped it in the bud very quickly." He maintained that negotiations are going "very well" and said that a deal could be finalized this weekend.
When asked to define a ceasefire, Trump responded, "It's a different part of the world. You know, I'd say that part of the world ceasefire is when you're shooting in a more moderate manner." He added, "A ceasefire there is much different than a ceasefire in other parts of the world."
Trump revealed that Iran has agreed to allow the US to dig up and destroy its nuclear material, which was "buried underneath a mountain" after Operation Midnight Hammer strikes last summer. However, the agreement appears uncertain, as "sometimes" Iran is not on board.
The President assured reporters that the US has Space Force cameras monitoring the sites from every angle, and if anybody attempts to interfere, "we'll see exactly what's happening, and we'll blow it up a little bit further." He emphasized, "As of this moment, it's agreed that we will go in with them, we will get it, and we will destroy it. It will be destroyed."
Trump discussed the negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's war in Lebanon, assuring reporters that the shooting between Israel and Hezbollah would cease. He expressed a desire to "separate it, I'd like to have a separate thing, because it is separate" – a deal with Iran without contingencies on an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.
The President stated that immediately upon signing the memorandum of understanding, the Hormuz Strait will open, and it'll open up quickly. He noted that US mine sweepers are already on site and that the process will happen rapidly, subject to a couple of areas being cleaned out, also of mines.
Iran launched an overnight strike on Kuwait, which killed one person, injured at least 63, and caused heavy damage to the international airport. US forces also intercepted a wave of Iranian suicide drones targeting US personnel.
This comes after the US launched "self-defense" strikes and intercepted more Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday night, testing the fragile ongoing ceasefire.
