President Donald Trump claimed that discussions with Iran are progressing well, but he reiterated threats to attack key infrastructure such as bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.
In a phone interview with Fox News on July 28, Trump stated, "We have been having very good conversations with Iran," adding that "the core of the discussions is the nuclear issue."
He warned, "Iran knows that if they don’t agree, I will attack. Most major bridges will disappear in two hours, and power plants will be gone in a day."
Trump expressed a desire to avoid military action, saying, "If possible, I would like to avoid attacking," while pressuring Iran to reach an agreement. However, he noted that desalination facilities would be excluded from potential targets to prevent harm to civilians.
On the same day, Trump showed displeasure regarding reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would share information related to Iran's so-called 'Gokgangsan' during his visit to the White House. Trump remarked, "Netanyahu doesn’t need to tell me that. Why is he making it public instead of speaking directly to me?"
He added, "I know exactly what is happening at Gokgangsan, and if no agreement is reached, we will have to eliminate Gokgangsan as well."
Gokgangsan is a subterranean facility near Iran's Natanz nuclear site, which has been suspected of being related to Iran's nuclear program, although its exact purpose remains unverified.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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