Trump issues ‘maximum pressure’ executive order on Iran: “If they assassinate me, [they will face] annihilation.”

“Willing to Talk with Iran Counterpart… Can’t Have Nuclear Weapons”,

[Washington=AP/Newsis] U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on the 4th (local time). 2025.02.05., “[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Kim Nanyeong: U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his administration’s ‘maximum pressure’ policy against Iran.”,
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, “According to AP and others, President Trump signed an executive order on the 4th (local time) to implement the maximum pressure policy on Iran.”,
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, “During his first administration, President Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) and reinstated sanctions, executing a maximum pressure policy.”,
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, “This action suggests that his second administration will continue this approach. Axios previously reported that President Trump would sign a memorandum containing such content.”,
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, “President Trump stated that this measure will be ‘very difficult for Iran’. He expressed willingness to engage with Iran but also emphasized ‘they cannot have nuclear weapons’.”,
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, “He added that if Iran attempts to assassinate him, he has ordered it to be ‘obliterated’, saying ‘(if they commit such an act) there will be nothing left.'”,
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, “Previously, the U.S. Department of Justice announced last November that Iran had plotted to assassinate Trump, who was then the Republican candidate. Iran has claimed these allegations are unfounded.”,
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, “President Trump reiterated his willingness to dialogue with his Iranian counterpart, insisting ‘as long as I’m here, they will not acquire nuclear weapons.'”,
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, “He added, ‘It’s a very simple thing; they cannot have nuclear weapons. We do not want to be tough on Iran. We do not want to be tough on anyone.'”,
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, “He emphasized that Iran was too close to acquiring nuclear weapons, stating, ‘I’m not pleased to sign the (maximum pressure policy), but there are not many options.'”,
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, “He concluded, ‘We need to be strong and resolute; I would be very pleased if peace came to the Middle East and the world.'”,
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