US President Trump stated on the 27th that he is "not satisfied" with the current progress of the Iran nuclear negotiations, but has not yet made a final decision on whether to launch a military strike against Iran.
In an interview outside the White House, Trump pointed out that, in the negotiations, Iran is not willing to provide the things the US "deserves," and he is "very dissatisfied."
He said that the US has not yet made a final decision on whether to launch a military strike against Iran, and will observe "what happens after further negotiations."
When asked about the possibility of using force, Trump said that the US possesses the greatest military in the world. He said: "I hope not to use it, but sometimes you have to do so."
Trump reiterated that he would not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons.
The third round of indirect talks between the US and Iran was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 26th. No agreement was reached.
A large-scale US military force, including two aircraft carrier battle groups, is currently awaiting Trump’s orders in the Middle East.
Although the timing of Trump’s final decision remains unclear, the US State Department said that Secretary of State Rubio will hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel on March 1 and 2.
The US joined Israel’s bombing operations against Iran’s main nuclear facilities in June last year.