Amid Iran-Israel Airstrikes, Trump Says "Agreement Possible by the 10th" (Comprehensive)

Iran Launches First Direct Missile Strike Since Ceasefire

Retaliation for Israel’s Attack on Beirut

Trump: "Very Close to Final Agreement"

Seeks to Prevent Escalation and Shows Willingness to Negotiate

"(Regarding the ceasefire negotiations with Iran) I believe an agreement will be reached this Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday."

Following Iran's first attack on Israel since the ceasefire in April, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism for an end to the conflict. He also personally intervened to mediate between the two countries. However, Iran continued to demand the release of frozen funds and the collection of strait transit fees.

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits Arlington National Cemetery. White House

Trump: "Agreement Possible by the 10th"... Appears to Aim for Resolution Before the World Cup

On the 7th (local time), President Trump said in a phone interview with the Financial Times (FT), "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no choice," adding, "The decisions are mine. I make all the decisions." President Trump also pointed out, "Netanyahu is not the decision-maker."

This statement is interpreted as a refusal to tolerate Israel’s unilateral actions that could affect the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. He stated, "This attack will have no influence on the negotiations," and "Negotiations are still ongoing."

These remarks came immediately after Iran launched several missiles towards Israel. This provocation was Iran’s first attack against Israel since the U.S.-Iran ceasefire took effect in April. Iran attacked Israel in retaliation after Israel targeted the Dahieh area in southern Beirut, Lebanon. Dahieh is known as a stronghold of the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah.

Urges Israel "Do Not Retaliate"

On the same day, President Trump also emphasized the possibility of reaching an agreement during a Fox News interview. He said, "We are very close," implying that negotiations would conclude by the 10th at the latest. President Trump further stated, "While this attack clearly does not help the negotiations, the missiles have already been launched, and that is enough. Return to the negotiation table and reach an agreement," urging Iran to engage in talks.

In an earlier interview with Axios, he said, "I will call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate," adding, "Israel attacked, and Iran attacked. There is no need for another attack." Axios noted that it was highly unusual for President Trump to publicly call for Israel to refrain from a military response.

Some analysts suggest that President Trump’s push for a ceasefire agreement before the 10th is influenced by the North and Central America World Cup schedule. The aim is to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) before the World Cup on June 11, extending the ceasefire with Iran and initiating denuclearization talks. Of all the matches, 75% will be held in the United States between June 11 and July 19.

Even If No Agreement Is Reached, Removal and Disposal of Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU)

However, President Trump also acknowledged the possibility of the agreement failing. In an interview broadcast on NBC, he addressed the core issue of Iran’s handling of HEU, stating, "Whether it is disposed of on site or moved elsewhere, we will remove and dispose of it."

He added, "If an agreement is not reached with Iran, we will strike them with overwhelming military force. Only after that will we enter (to retrieve highly enriched uranium), and in any case, our security will be ensured." He also explained that, in addition to the provision in the existing agreement prohibiting the development of nuclear weapons, he is demanding a ban on the purchase or acquisition of nuclear weapons.

President Trump stated, "If the agreement fails, there are two options: we can either complete the outstanding military tasks or maintain the current blockade." Regarding the maritime blockade against Iran, he claimed, "It is a stronger measure than any military attack Iran has faced so far."

Contrary to President Trump’s wishes, Iran announced that it had begun collecting transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz on this day. Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported that a service fee of 1.5 to 2 million dollars (approximately 2.3 to 3 billion won) per vessel passing through the strait is being collected. Quoting Mohsen Zanganeh, a member of Iran’s parliamentary budget and planning committee, the agency stated, "Iran has officially begun implementing its plan to collect service fees from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz."

On June 5, Mohsen Rezaee, a military advisor to Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, stated that a final ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran depends on the release of 24 billion dollars (about 3.74 trillion won) of Iran’s frozen assets. In a rare interview with CNN, he said, "If President Trump wants to reach an agreement with Iran, the 24 billion dollars will be a test of trust," adding, "It is a test the U.S. must pass, and if so, the path will open."

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