Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said at a campaign rally in Florida that Washington may conduct another military operation against Iran. These remarks come as nearly eight months have passed since the start of the war between the United States and Israel with Iran, and this war has become a hot topic in the U.S. midterm elections.
Operation Epic Fury
On Friday, October 23, Trump stated: "We may conduct another small operation of the 'Epic Fury' type, or they may agree." He added: "If they are smart, they will simply say let’s enter serious negotiations. But I doubt they will do that, because they may not be that smart."
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The name 'Epic Fury' is what the U.S. military uses for the war against Iran. These statements by Trump come as he has repeatedly discussed various objectives and timelines for the war with Iran, and in some cases, he has stated that no further attacks on Iran will occur before the midterm elections on November 3.
Economic and Political Impacts
In this speech, Trump once again defended the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal, the JCPOA, during his presidency. He claimed that the U.S. has been able to destroy Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities with the 'Midnight Hammer' operation and has inflicted further blows on the country with the 'Epic Fury' operation. He also referred to Iran's economic situation, stating that the country is now in one of the worst conditions in the world.
The President of the United States had previously stated on Friday that the United States could quickly end the war with Iran, but raised the question of whether Washington should seek a quick end to the war or allow the conflict to gradually subside. These remarks reflect the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran and could have significant impacts on the political and economic situation in the region.
In any case, Trump's statements and the possibility of a new military operation against Iran, especially on the eve of the midterm elections, could become a hot and debated topic in the media and political circles.
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