Hegseth on Iran:

We will continue negotiating with bombs.

War is negotiation by other means.

Cuban doctors say the U.S. oil blockade is causing preventable deaths.

Power outages are shutting down life-saving equipment.

Shortages, and delays put patients at risk.

Source: NYT

Reporter: Are you going to go in for the uranium in Iran?

Trump: Why would I answer that question?

Reporter: Is the U.S. diverting some munitions that were meant for Ukraine to the Middle East?

Trump: We do that all the time. We have a lot of munitions. Sometimes we take from one and use for another.

Trump:

I heard the head of Germany say, “This is not our war” for Iran.

I said, well, Ukraine is not our war—we helped.

I thought it was a very inappropriate statement to make, but he made it, and he can’t erase it.

Trump on Iran:

We have very substantial talks going on with the right people.

Trump: Steve, can I reveal the present?

Steve Witkoff: You can do anything you want, sir.

BREAKING: Trump reveals Iran's gift:

They will let us have 8 boats of oil; they will sail tomorrow.

Trump on Iran:

Then they apologized for something and decided to send 2 more boats; now it is 10 in total.

Trump:

Iran shouldn’t be able to charge toll through strait, but they are doing it a little bit.

Trump on Iran:

The reason they want to make a deal is because they have been beat to shit.

Reporter: Would you take control of Iran’s oil?

Trump: It’s an option... We have done very well in Venezuela.

Trump on Venezuela:

I may go to Venezuela and run for president against Delcy. It is an option. They like me there.

Trump:

We will protect the Gulf countries, even if we don’t stay.

Trump on Iran:

I am the opposite of desperate; I don’t care.

Trump on NATO:

We are always going to be there—at least we were; I don’t know anymore, to be honest with you.

Trump on Europe:

We are there to protect Europe from Russia; in theory, it doesn’t affect us—we have a big, fat, beautiful ocean.

Trump:

I don't want a stupid person being president.

Trump on Somalia:

Somalia is a crooked and disgusting country.

Somala is one of the worst countries in the world, some people say it is the worst.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

From outset of this war, U.S. soldiers fled military bases in GCC to hide in hotels and offices. They use GCC citizens as human shield.

Hotels in U.S. deny bookings to officers who may endanger customers. GCC hotels should do same.

BIG: In a leaked cabinet recording, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that the IDF is nearing a breaking point after prolonged conflict.

“I am raising ten red flags,” Zamir told ministers, stressing the urgent need for new laws on conscription, reserves, and extended service.

“The reserves will not be able to hold out under these dramatic circumstances,” he added, warning that “it won’t be long before the IDF is no longer fit for even routine security missions.”

Source: N12