According to CNN, on May 27 local time, U.S. President Trump said during a cabinet meeting that he was not concerned about the political consequences of ongoing conflicts with Iran. If Iranian leaders believe that the mid-term elections in November will force him to reach an agreement, they are wrong.
He warned that Irans attempts to buy time would be ineffective. I dont care about the midterm elections. Lets see what happens on the evening of the 26th. That was just a prelude to the midterm elections. Everyone understands this.
Just one day ago, Ken Paxton, a candidate supported by Trump, won the runoff election for the seat of a Republican senator in Texas.
On that day, Trump also said that he was confident that the United States would soon reach an agreement to end the conflict.
We are not satisfied with this situation, but we will be satisfied eventually. Either we reach an agreement, or we will complete the work. He warned that if their demands were not met, they would be willing to restart the war.
Trump also said that Irans partial restoration of international internet access is a sign of a softening in the regimes tough stance. He also claimed that their entire economic system has collapsed.
What they want is to reach an agreement, said Trump. I think they have no other choice.
Before Trump held his cabinet meeting, Iranian state television reported that Iran and the United States were negotiating a preliminary memorandum of understanding. This memorandum would eliminate the US sea blockade against Iran, in exchange for Iran allowing commercial vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz back to levels prior to the escalation of tensions.
The White House responded that these reports are completely fabricated.
Reuters noted that American voters are growing increasingly dissatisfied with high prices, especially gasoline prices, which has increased political pressure on the Republican Party. It is widely expected that the Republicans will struggle to continue controlling the House of Representatives, and may even lose control of the Senate. Additionally, Trumps support for Paxton, who is embroiled in scandals, has further exacerbated dissatisfaction among voters.
