Trump defends Iran decision and rules out nuclear use

Per @clashreport Telegram posts, Trump says he is convinced his Iran decision was correct, acknowledges it contributed to Republican midterm losses via higher gasoline prices, and says he doesn't need nuclear weapons against Iran, claiming 90% of its capabilities are knocked out.

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• Trump, asked about using nuclear weapons against Iran: I don't need it. We've knocked them out already, 90%. So I don't need that. (clashreport on Telegram)
• Trump, asked if he will escalate on Iran: We're going to take a look, and if we see any opportunity to do one thing or another, we're going to do what's best for this country. (clashreport on Telegram)
• Trump: A lot of people say the oil price, because of Iran. But I am totally convinced that my decision on Iran, for the long-term good of our country and even the world, was absolutely correct, and… (clashreport on Telegram)
• Trump admits: The gasoline was caused by Iran. (clashreport on Telegram)
• Trump acknowledged that the Iran war contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections but said he would launch it again. “Iran was a piece of it,” he told the WSJ. “I don’t think about it. I… (clashreport on Telegram)
• Trump: People agree with what I'm doing on Iran, but they probably weren't willing to deal with the short, the early consequence of paying more for gasoline. You know, I understand that. I don't… (clashreport on Telegram)
• Q: Are you going to escalate in Iran now? Trump: We're going to take a look, and if we see any opportunity to do one thing or another, we're going to do it. (clashreport on Telegram)
• Trump: I am totally convinced my decision on Iran, for the long-term good of our country, was the correct one. (clashreport on Telegram)

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