Trump, however, predicted Iran would 'soon' want to negotiate and denied there was any discord in the White House over moves that critics say could lead to war in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump loves to flag his expertise on a multitude of topics -- even if his statements are then often said to have been inaccurate or untrue. AFP/File/NICHOLAS KAMM
“We exercise maximum restraint… in spite of the fact that the United States withdrew from JCPOA last May,” he added, referring to the agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Trump, however, predicted Iran would “soon” want to negotiate and denied there was any discord in the White House over moves that critics say could lead to war in the Middle East.
“There is no doubt in my mind that under the circumstances, a partial ordered departure is a reasonable thing to do.” Despite the insistence that neither party wants conflict, world powers have rushed to urge calm and voiced concern over the escalating tensions.
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