Trump downplays importance of Iran negotiations
In a recent interview, President Trump expressed indifference toward the collapse of negotiations with Iran, stating that he finds them uninteresting and is not concerned about rising oil prices.
President Donald Trump indicated a lack of concern regarding the potential end of negotiations with Iran, stating, "I don't care if they're over, honestly." In an interview with CNBC, he referred to the talks as having become "very boring," following reports that Iranian officials might cease communication with the U.S. and block the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
Trump mentioned he planned to inquire about the situation in Lebanon with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and confirmed that they had a phone conversation later that day. Despite concerns about a spike in oil prices, attributed to Iranian state media reports, Trump downplayed its significance, predicting that prices would soon decrease dramatically. He noted that Americans would be willing to pay higher gas prices if it meant combating Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating, "Once you explain that this is all about Iran having a nuclear weapon, people are willing to pay a little bit more." He further commented on the stalled negotiations, suggesting a lack of urgency in resuming them, saying, "If they're over, they're over."