Trump Threatens Force Yet Signals Potential Iran Talks (Full Transcript)

Name: Trump Threatens Force Yet Signals Potential Iran Talks
Uploaded: 2026-01-12T12:03:33+00:00
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Description: Trump warns of overwhelming retaliation if U.S. bases are targeted, says Iran called to negotiate, and mentions Starlink amid Iran’s internet blackout.

Trump warns of overwhelming retaliation if U.S. bases are targeted, says Iran called to negotiate, and mentions Starlink amid Iran’s internet blackout.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Iraq said that they would consider military and commercial bases as legitimate targets if you struck.

[00:00:06] Speaker 2: Are you concerned about- Well, if they do that, we'll consider things targets that they wouldn't believe. If they do that, we will hit them at levels that they've never been hit before. They won't even believe it. I have options that are so strong. So, I mean, if they did that, it'll be met with a very, very powerful force.

[00:00:26] Speaker 1: While President Trump gave this stern warning to Iran and stressed the United States' capabilities when it comes to force, at the same time, I asked him if Iran wanted to engage with him diplomatically. And he said that the Iranian leaders gave him a call on Saturday.

[00:00:41] Speaker 2: Iran called to negotiate. Yesterday. Yesterday. The leaders of Iran called. They want to negotiate. I think they're tired of being beat up by the United States. Iran wants to negotiate, yes. We may meet with them. I mean, a meeting is being set up. But we may have to act because of what's happening before the meeting. But a meeting is being set up.

[00:01:07] Speaker 1: President Trump also said that he was going to call up Elon Musk after he spoke with reporters in the press cabin when I asked him if he was going to send Starlink to Iranians who have entered their fourth day of an internet blackout on Sunday.

Summary

In a press exchange, President Trump warns that if Iran (and/or Iraq, as referenced in the question) targets U.S. military or commercial bases, the U.S. would respond with overwhelming force. He also says Iranian leaders called to negotiate and that a meeting may be set up, though the U.S. might act before any meeting depending on events. Separately, he mentions he may contact Elon Musk about providing Starlink internet access to Iranians amid an internet blackout.

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Trump warns Iran of powerful retaliation while talks discussed

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Neutral: The tone is a mix of aggressive deterrence language (threats of overwhelming force) and pragmatic diplomatic signaling (talks and a possible meeting). It is primarily informational with heightened tension rather than clearly positive or negative overall.

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Question 1:
What consequence does Trump say would follow if Iran targeted U.S. bases?
The U.S. would immediately withdraw from the region
The U.S. would respond with very powerful force
The U.S. would only pursue diplomatic talks
No response would be taken
Correct Answer:
The U.S. would respond with very powerful force

Question 2:
What did Trump claim Iranian leaders did on Saturday?
Announced a ceasefire
Called to negotiate
Expelled international inspectors
Offered to lift the internet blackout
Correct Answer:
Called to negotiate

Question 3:
Why was Starlink mentioned?
To provide internet access during an Iranian blackout
To track military targets
To broadcast a presidential address
To replace U.S. military satellites
Correct Answer:
To provide internet access during an Iranian blackout

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