US President Donald Trump has stated that he sees no reason to further escalate war tensions with Iran. He made these remarks in a special interview with CBS News—his first since his party’s defeat in the elections.
Trump noted that voters did not favor a war with Iran. Furthermore, they were unhappy about rising fuel prices. He added that, surprisingly, there is also a strong negative sentiment among the public toward Israel.
Expressing confidence in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Trump remarked, “We have won two wars.”
Regarding the possibility of intensifying military operations against Iran, he said, “I do not want to escalate tensions further. They have nothing left; their nuclear materials are buried under thousands of tons of rock.”
Speaking about the situation at Iran’s alleged nuclear facility at Peak-X Mountain, Trump mentioned that “very little activity” has been observed there. However, he claimed that an operation could be launched against the site within an hour if necessary. In his words, “There is no need to conduct an operation at Peak-X right now, but if the need arises, we could carry it out within an hour.”
Meanwhile, Trump asserted that the Strait of Hormuz—a vital maritime route—remains open, stating, “Ships are moving through.”
When asked about the costs associated with the US Navy’s security patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump insisted that the nations protected by the United States must cover all expenses incurred from such conflicts.
He added, “Without us, these countries would not even exist. Israel, too, would not exist if it weren’t for us.”
