They're about preventing Iran from ever becoming a nuclear weapons state. President Trump said the United States is prepared to target additional strategic infrastructure if necessary, including their critical power facilities. He also suggested the US could dramatically increase pressure on Iran's vital oil infrastructure, including Carg island, the country's primary oil export terminal, with a threat that we may take it over. The administration has also reinstated those major oil sanctions against Iran, tightening the economic screws once again after determining Tehran violated the ceasefire agreement. (06:59–07:14)
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Asserts that the U.S. might increase pressure on Iran's oil infrastructure and potentially take over Carg Island.
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