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Trump tells CNBC: 'I don't care' if Iran negotiations are over
- Trump told CNBC he doesn’t care if Iran peace talks are over, signaling a hardline stance amid rising tensions.
- Trump suggested NATO could be involved, but he said he doesn’t necessarily want NATO’s help right now.
- Trump claimed the United States has abundant oil and that Europe relies on it, shaping talk on energy security.
- Trump forecast oil prices would drop quickly once the Iran issue is resolved, tying gas prices to the outcome.
- He described Iran’s nuclear ambitions as the key issue and argued that preventing a nuclear weapon justified economic and strategic pressure.
- Trump claimed Israel’s actions in Lebanon are part of a broader regional challenge he aims to manage without a prolonged negotiation process.
- The interview included Trump’s assertion that US and NATO cooperation should support security around the Hormuz Strait if needed.
- Trump defended U.S. leverage in the region by highlighting naval and economic measures as tools of pressure.
- The remarks came as markets moved on news about the potential end of talks and a reported halt to negotiations.
- Trump characterized European concerns, including energy and immigration, as issues Europe faces independent of U.S. policy.
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