Donald Trump He affirmed this Sunday that his Administration maintains contacts with Iran while the military offensive that began more than two weeks ago continues, although he expressed doubts that Tehran
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One during the return flight from Mar-a-Lago a Washington, Trump assured that the Iranian regime has been “decimated” after the American attacks, but avoided declaring a definitive victory.
“I’m not going to do it. There’s no reason for it.”he stated when asked about the possibility of giving. “I’m just saying they’re decimated. If we left right now, it would take them ten years or more to rebuild.”
The conflict, which began 16 days ago, remains open while both sides exchange attacks in different parts of the Middle East.
Coalition to patrol the Strait of Hormuz
Trump also revealed that he is talking with several countries to form an international coalition, one of the most strategic maritime passages in the world for energy supplies.
Through this corridor of Persian Gulf circulates approximately 20% of the world’s oil, which makes it a key point for the stability of the global energy market.
The US president insisted that countries that depend on the region’s crude oil must be involved in its protection.
“I am demanding that these countries intervene and take charge of their own territory, because it is indeed their territory. “It’s where they get their energy from,” he said.
Trump stressed that Both Europe and China depend heavily on Gulf oil, although he did not confirm if Beijing will participate in the possible coalition. When asked directly about China, he simply responded that it is “an interesting case study.”
As he explained, the strait surveillance operation would begin immediately once the international alliance is formalized.
Cuba, the next diplomatic front
Beyond the Middle East, Trump also noted that his Administration could soon focus on another geopolitical scenario: Cuba.
The president stated that “coming soon” An agreement could be reached with Havana, although he clarified that the conflict with Iran remains Washington’s immediate priority.
“Cuba also wants to reach an agreement, and I think that very soon we will reach an agreement or do whatever is necessary”said.
but we are going to deal with Iran before we deal with Cuba.”
The statements occur in a context of maximum economic tension between both countries.
Since January, Washington has imposed an oil blockade on the island by cutting off the supply of crude oil from Venezuela and announce tariffs for countries that send oil to Cuba.
Trump has come to suggest on several occasions that the United States could take control of the island, either in a “friendly” way or through other means, and has stated that the Cuban Government “will fall very soon.”
Discreet contacts between Washington and Havana
For his part, the Cuban president, Miguel Diaz-Canelrecently confirmed that there are talks between both countries to try to resolve differences through dialogue.
In an appearance before the press about the energy crisis that the island is experiencing, Díaz-Canel acknowledged that possible avenues of understanding are being explored with Washington.
Thus, while the conflict in the Middle East continues to mark the international agenda of the United States, the White House suggests that Cuba could become the next scenario for diplomatic negotiations once the war with Iran enters a new phase.
