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In a recent six-minute phone interview with the Financial Times, former President Donald Trump said there are no immediate plans to attack Iran, thoug…
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Trump said there are no immediate plans to attack Iran and that indirect U.S.-Iran talks concern roughly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium; the article does not describe any effect of this on visas, immigration, jobs, income, prices, education, safety, or family life for Chinese readers in the US. On Israel, Trump said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reached an agreement to stop approximately $4 billion in annual direct military assistance after this year, while saying the United States would still provide assistance if Israel has needs; the article does not state how this would affect Chinese readers' jobs, income, prices, education, safety, or family life. The only direct cost-of-living reference in the article is Trump's claim that energy prices will drop significantly after the midterm elections, with no details given on timing or size. The article also reports that former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot criticized the manner of the aid announcement, but it does not connect that dispute to Chinese students, workers, or families in the US.
In a recent six-minute phone interview with the Financial Times, former President Donald Trump said there are no immediate plans to attack Iran, though he indicated the U.S. military is "ready" if necessary. Trump expressed general satisfaction with the current U.S.-Iran standoff and suggested the United States appears to be getting what it wants from the situation. The Financial Times noted that Trump’s tone was relatively moderate, with his attention seemingly shifted from the prospect of war to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. The outlet warned that if Republican performance in those elections is poor, Trump’s stance toward Iran could shift abruptly, as it has in the past.
Trump told the Financial Times that the United States and Iran are conducting indirect talks regarding the future of roughly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium. He stated that even if the material is buried under hundreds of tons of rock, he would not want it left in place. "I’d say, I don’t want them left there," he said, describing the issue as part of the ongoing negotiations. He also reiterated that the United States is not truly at war with Iran and declined to disclose any specific attack plans in advance.
At a separate appearance on Fox News’ "Fox & Friends," Trump said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reached an agreement to stop approximately $4 billion in annual direct military assistance to Israel after this year. He argued that Israel, having become a "very prosperous country," no longer needs the funding, though he emphasized the United States would still provide assistance if Israel has needs. According to the Congressional Research Service, the U.S. had provided Israel with approximately $17.4 billion in military aid and related funds as of May last year.
Trump also told the Financial Times that "we seem to be getting everything we want," reflecting his view on the current state of U.S. interests. He again claimed that energy prices will drop significantly after the midterm elections.
Israeli former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, a prominent candidate for the next Israeli prime minister, criticized the manner in which the aid shift was announced. He said Israeli defense units and the Israeli public alike only discovered the change through media reports, calling Netanyahu’s conduct dangerous and saying he is no longer trustworthy and must be replaced.
Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohsen Kalibaf asserted that the results of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections represent Americans saying "no to war." Kalibaf said Iran supports this stance.
The series of remarks underscores a complex moment in U.S. foreign policy, with Trump linking aid decisions, nuclear diplomacy, and domestic political calculations while Iranian and Israeli officials react to the shifting landscape.
Source: 联合报<br/>
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