Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
- President Trump initially described the U.S.-Israel war against Iran as a 'little excursion' that would last weeks.
- Six months into the conflict, Trump claims he is 'not in a hurry' to negotiate with Iran.
- The U.S. administration is shifting its strategy to focus on economic pressure rather than military action against Iran.
- Trump asserts that Iran's leadership is struggling and that the country is facing significant economic challenges.
- The ongoing conflict has already cost the United States over $37.5 billion.
President Donald Trump arrives at an awkward moment for his presidency as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran reaches the six-month mark, a notable milestone for a conflict that he repeatedly assured Americans would be a 'little excursion' lasting a matter of weeks.
The war isn’t over, though Trump claims that through bombs and blockade, he has already devastated Iran’s leadership, military, and economy. This week, his administration stated it would turn its focus to increasing economic pressure rather than military action to try to finish off Iran.
The shifting strategy centers on threats to punish any country or entity that continues to conduct business with Tehran. As the conflict grinds on, Trump’s talk of finding a quick end to the war appears to be fading, as he emphasized that he’s 'not in a hurry' to get Iran back to the negotiating table.
特朗普曾表示他预见伊朗战争会迅速结束，但六个月后他声称不着急
特朗普在其总统任期的一个尴尬时刻抵达，因为美以对伊朗的战争已达到六个月的里程碑，这是一个显著的时刻，特朗普曾多次向美国人保证这将是一场持续几周的'短途旅行'。
战争尚未结束，尽管特朗普声称通过轰炸和封锁，他已经摧毁了伊朗的领导层、军队和经济。本周，他的政府表示将转向增加经济压力，而非军事行动，以尝试结束对伊朗的战争。
这一战略的转变集中在威胁惩罚任何继续与德黑兰进行商业往来的国家或实体。随着冲突的持续，特朗普关于迅速结束战争的言论似乎在减弱，他强调自己'不着急'让伊朗回到谈判桌。