Trump is ready to resume bombing Iran if negotiation talks stall: ‘the military is raring to go’

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21 Apr 2026 • 9:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump is ready to resume bombing Iran if negotiation talks stall: ‘the military is raring to go’

  • Donald Trump stated in a CNBC interview that he expects to bomb Iran soon, believing it's "a better attitude to go in with."
  • He emphasized that the military is "raring to go" for potential action against Iran.
  • Trump rejected the idea of extending a ceasefire, claiming, "We don't have that much time."
  • The comments were made during a telephone interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box program.
  • He also referenced a "two-month-old war against Iran" and boasted about achieving a quick U.S. victory.

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