US President Donald Trump has said American public opinion is influencing his stance on ending the ongoing conflict involving Iran, even as he floated the idea of seizing the country’s oil resources.
Speaking to reporters during a White House Easter event, Trump described recent ceasefire proposals as “not good enough but… a very significant step forward,” indicating cautious optimism about potential progress.
He added that while his personal inclination would differ, he is mindful of domestic sentiment calling for an end to hostilities.
Trump Comments On Iran Oil And Pressure To End Conflict
Trump told reporters: “If it were up to me I’d take the oil, I’d keep the oil, we’d make plenty of money.”
However, he acknowledged that the American public wants the war to conclude, saying he aims to make them “happy” by working towards that outcome.
The president also said the conflict could end “very quickly” if Iran’s leadership does “what they have to do”.
When asked about two American pilots recently rescued from Iran, Trump confirmed they are both “doing well”.
In remarks referencing the UK, Trump appeared to allude to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stating: “We don’t want another Neville Chamberlain, do we agree?” Chamberlain is historically associated with a policy of appeasement before the Second World War.
Israeli Air Strikes Target Iranian Aircraft In Tehran Airports
Separately, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out a major overnight operation targeting Iran’s air force infrastructure.
According to a statement shared on Telegram, dozens of Israeli fighter jets struck “numerous aerial assets”, including aircraft and helicopters, across three airports in Tehran.
The targets included Mehrabad Airport, which the IDF claimed was used for transporting weapons and large sums of cash intended for Iran-backed groups in the region.
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Additional strikes were reported at Bahram Airport and Azmayesh Airport.
Footage released by the IDF showed attacks on stationary aircraft positioned at the airfields.
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