Trump Announces Final Negotiations to End Iran War, Dismisses House Resolution

Donald Trump, President of the United States, stated that "final negotiations to end the Iran War are underway." He criticized the House of Representatives for passing a resolution that limits his authority regarding the Iran conflict, calling it a "meaningless vote." While emphasizing the potential for negotiations, he also indicated that military action could resume if U.S. forces suffer casualties.

According to ABC News, President Trump remarked on June 4 that negotiations with Iran are at a critical stage. He noted that the House's resolution to restrict his war powers emerged during these final negotiations aimed at concluding the conflict with Iran. He suggested that congressional oversight does not aid the negotiation process.

Earlier, the House passed a resolution by a vote of 215 to 208, which prevents the President from continuing military action against Iran without congressional approval. The resolution received support from Democratic lawmakers and four Republican members.

President Trump criticized the Republican lawmakers who voted in favor of the resolution, labeling them as "showmen." He also directed his comments at Democrats, implying that they wish for the U.S. to fail. The White House maintains that the resolution infringes upon the President's diplomatic and military authority.

Trump also expressed that he would not be overly reliant on negotiations. He stated that whether through a formal agreement or military means, the U.S. would emerge victorious. This conveys a message that while negotiations are ongoing, the U.S. will assert its dominance.

However, he specified that the conditions for resuming military conflict would be limited to instances of U.S. casualties. Trump indicated that if Iran were to kill American troops, that would provide justification for renewed hostilities.

He also left open the possibility of a meeting with Iran's supreme leader. When asked if he would consider meeting with Iranian officials, Trump replied, "If an agreement is reached, I would consider a meeting." He did not provide specifics regarding the format or the parties involved in such negotiations.

Additionally, Trump addressed the issue of Iran's nuclear materials, stating that the U.S. does not necessarily need a formal agreement to secure Iran's enriched uranium. However, he noted that the nuclear materials are "effectively sealed" and that there is no immediate need for action.

* This article has been translated by AI.

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