In a recent YouTube video, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration is taking firm steps to curb Iran’s influence beyond its borders, stressing that Washington will not allow Tehran to continue supporting militant groups abroad.
Speaking about ongoing tensions with the Iranian government, Trump stated, “We’re ensuring that the Iranian regime cannot continue to arm, fund, and direct terrorist armies outside of their borders.”
He suggested that his approach is focused on cutting off what he described as Iran’s ability to project power through proxy forces in the region.
The president also addressed past diplomatic efforts, indicating that attempts to reach an agreement with Iran repeatedly fell apart. According to him, negotiations appeared promising at different points but ultimately failed to hold.
“And we thought we had a deal, but then they backed out and they came back and we thought we had a deal. And they backed out,” Trump said, describing what he portrayed as a pattern of inconsistency from Iranian officials.
Trump argued that these experiences shaped his current stance on dealing with Tehran.
Expressing frustration over the collapsed arrangements, he remarked, “I said, ‘You can’t deal with these people. You got to do it the right way.’”
His comments reflect a continuation of his long-standing hardline position on Iran, emphasizing pressure over renewed negotiations.
While he did not go into specific operational details in the video, his remarks underscore a commitment to preventing Iran from extending its military and financial support to allied groups outside its territory.
The statement adds to the broader debate over U.S. policy toward Iran and the effectiveness of diplomatic agreements versus more forceful strategies.See_More…