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Amid ongoing escalation and mounting tensions regarding the Iranian file, US President Donald Trump revealed at dawn on Thursday the nature of the options Washington is considering in dealing with the Iranian leadership during the next phase. This clarification came in response to inquiries about how it is possible to reach understandings with officials in Tehran whom he had previously described harshly, affirming that the options are limited to two paths with no third. He pointed to the possibility of resorting to destroying them or concluding a comprehensive agreement, stressing that a decisive decision on this matter must be made. Trump explained that the timeframe available to reach a consensus formula with the Iranian side is steadily decreasing, affirming that this entire file will be brought to a close very soon in one way or another. Speaking about the internal situation in the Islamic Republic, the US President pointed out that Tehran is currently suffering from deep and multiple crises, indicating that its financial resources have almost completely run out, alongside the complete collapse of its national currency and economy, and the crumbling of its military establishment's capabilities, which he described as completely finished due to lacking the components of air or naval power. Trump touched upon the internal political scene there, pointing to the existence of fierce conflicts and intense disputes among leaders to expand influence and control, questioning with bewilderment the nature of what they are fighting for. In a related context, regarding the American stance on developments linked to the incident at Britain's Fairford base, which is managed by the US and involves Tehran's entanglement, Trump firmly confirmed that his country will respond, indicating that the administration is currently studying the necessary steps and the response will be announced and delivered very soon.
