Trump once again emphasized that the U.S. has “won big time, and then some” against Iran: there’s time, no pressure, and no need to rush.

U.S. President Trump reiterated on the 23rd that he is under no pressure and not in a hurry to reach an agreement with Iran, and he expressed his desire to achieve a “best” and “permanent” deal. Trump posted on social media that the time is on the U.S. side, saying he is “perhaps the one with the least psychological pressure,” “I have the most ample time in the world, while Iran does not.” The upcoming situation will only become increasingly unfavorable for Iran, “time is not on their side.” Later that day, at an event at the White House, Trump told the media again that he is “completely under no pressure,” and the real pressure is on Iran, because under the U.S. naval blockade, “they cannot resume oil transportation, and their entire oil infrastructure system is on the brink of collapse.” Trump stated that he could reach an agreement with Iran now, but he wants the deal to be “permanent,” so that Iran will never have the chance to develop nuclear weapons. Therefore, he does not want to rush himself, “we have enough time.” “If the United States leaves now, we will have already won big; they (Iran) will need at least 20 years to rebuild their country. But I don’t want to do that, I want a permanent agreement,” Trump said. He also threatened that the U.S. has struck about 75% of Iran’s targets, severely weakening its military strength. If Iran does not want to reach an agreement, he will “use military means to finish the remaining tasks.” (Xinhua News Agency)