‘Easy Or Hard Way’: Donald Trump Warns Iran, Says US Will Decide Tehran’s Fate

Washington: Amidst the ongoing tension between America and Iran, US President Donald Trump has given a big statement regarding Tehran. Trump said the decision regarding Iran would be his own and the outcome would be "an easy path or a hard path". He claimed that Iran has become badly weakened. 

What did Trump say about Iran?

While talking to reporters while leaving the White House, Trump said that he has a decision regarding Iran, which he will take himself. He said that Iran has been "decimated", and now the only question is whether the path ahead will be easy or difficult. 

However, Trump did not clarify what next step America was going to take against Iran. He also refused to make public information related to his strategy.

Will America take military action against Iran again?

Trump has not made any direct announcement regarding his next step. But his latest statements have come at a time when there is tension over the conflict between America and Iran and there are reports of deadlock in talks. 

The US President had also said earlier that the war with Iran could end soon. However, he did not say what steps America would take to end it.

What did Trump claim about Iran's economy?

Referring to Iran's economic situation, Trump said that the country is facing inflation, weak currency and economic pressure. He also made serious claims about Iran's military capabilities and said that the country has suffered huge losses. These are Trump's own claims, not all of which are independently confirmed.

There have definitely been reports of pressure on Iran's currency. The Iranian rial hit a record low on Saturday and the central bank started selling dollars to shore up the currency.

What will be the impact on oil prices if the war ends?

Trump has claimed that after the conflict with Iran ends, oil prices may fall sharply. He says oil prices could drop "like a rock" after the war ends.

At present, there is pressure on the oil market due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East. Crude oil prices have been fluctuating in recent times and the market is keeping an eye on every new development related to Iran-US relations.

What will be America's next step in Iran?

Trump has not yet said whether his next step will be diplomatic or military. He has only indicated that a decision regarding Iran will be taken soon. In such a situation, now all eyes are on the next announcement from the White House and possible talks between America and Iran.