Today's Trump news
1. Action against Iran: Trump stated on social media that the US is considering further strikes against the current regime in Iran. Sources say the Trump administration is considering deploying thousands of additional US troops to the Middle East as Trump weighs the next steps against Iran. White House officials stated that the primary goal of the US military action against Iran is to destroy Iran's missiles, nuclear facilities, and naval capabilities, and then end the conflict as soon as possible. Democratic senators in the US Senate are pushing for a re-vote on a bill aimed at restricting Trump from taking military action against Iran without congressional authorization.
2. Oil and gas facilities: Trump warned that if Iran attacks Qatar's liquefied natural gas facilities again, the US will "blow up" Iran's South Pars gas field. Trump claimed that the US was not aware of any Israeli attacks on Iranian oil and gas facilities, and Qatar was also not involved in any form of attack. He stated, "Israel will not attack the South Pars gas field again."
3. Hormuz Strait: According to reports, the US is putting pressure on allies to issue a statement supporting the security of navigation in the Hormuz Strait but is not demanding specific military obligations from allies. The Trump administration had previously studied a plan requiring ships passing through the Hormuz Strait to purchase insurance provided by the US government.
4. Oil price restrictions: Trump has issued short-term waivers for the Jones Act in an effort to curb the continuously rising global energy prices and provide convenience for the transportation of oil and natural gas. Sources say the Trump administration is expected to soon lift summer gasoline regulations to suppress energy prices.
5. Nuclear materials: According to reports, Trump has not yet decided whether to send US troops into Iran to seize nuclear materials.
6. Japan: Trump will meet with Japan's mayor, Sanae Takahashi, at the White House on Thursday at 11:15 am Eastern Time.
7. Former head of Counterterrorism Center: Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigned after opposing the war against Iran. The FBI has accused Kent of leaking classified information and is conducting an investigation on him. White House press secretary Levitt said, "President Trump is disappointed by Joe Kent's resignation."
8. Federal Reserve: Trump posted before the Federal Reserve decision, "When will Powell lower interest rates?"
9. Agricultural machinery: CEOs of agricultural tractor suppliers like John Deere will visit the White House to meet with President Trump.
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