“ I want to get reimbursed, because we're protecting a RICH portion of the world...we are going to be reimbursed by the countries we're helping...Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and others. Kuwait, others. They will do very well. We think it's appropriate!"
Trump’s move is the post-breakdown escalation: if Iran won’t play by the old rules, the US will flip the script and become the one potentially charging — unless Iran (and others) give ground. This is textbook Trump: Use maximum pressure and an extreme ask to reset a failing negotiation in your favor. The 20% figure is the opening bid designed to be walked back in exchange for bigger wins on the issues that actually matter to him (Iran’s behavior, nuclear program, regional stability on US terms, and not subsidizing global shipping security indefinitely).
“ I want to get reimbursed, because we're protecting a RICH portion of the world...we are going to be reimbursed by the countries we're helping...Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and others. Kuwait, others. They will do very well. We think it's appropriate!"
Trump’s move is the post-breakdown escalation: if Iran won’t play by the old rules, the US will flip the script and become the one potentially charging — unless Iran (and others) give ground. This is textbook Trump: Use maximum pressure and an extreme ask to reset a failing negotiation in your favor. The 20% figure is the opening bid designed to be walked back in exchange for bigger wins on the issues that actually matter to him (Iran’s behavior, nuclear program, regional stability on US terms, and not subsidizing global shipping security indefinitely).
Great … I love forever wars for Israel
IF ONE DOESN'T PAY.... NO EXIXT THROUGH THE CANAL!!