Trump intensifies Iran sanctions, exits UN rights council

During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order that reinstates the policy of "maximum pressure" on Iran.

"This is one that I'm torn about. Everybody wants me to sign it. I'll do it. It's very tough on Iran," Trump said.

The text of the document is not yet known. During his first term, the "maximum pressure" policy on Iran included strict sanctions against Tehran, including sanctions on Iranian oil trading.

During a press conference, Trump expressed readiness to talk with Iranian leaders, but he emphasized that he cannot allow the development of the Iranian nuclear program.

In response to warnings from U.S. services about a planned attack on him, the U.S. president warned that Iran would face "obliteration" if it undertook such actions.

In the context of relations with Israel, Trump refused to answer a question about potential support for an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear installations but announced that this topic would be discussed during talks with Netanyahu.

In addition to decisions regarding Iran, Trump announced the withdrawal of the USA from the UN Human Rights Council and the termination of funding for UNRWA, the UN agency responsible for aid to Palestinian refugees. These moves were met with criticism from the international community.

The president also addressed trade issues, commenting on Chinese retaliatory tariffs on American goods. Although he previously announced talks with the Chairman of the PRC, Xi Jinping, he stated that they would take place "at the appropriate time."

In other matters, Trump confirmed his intention to dismantle the federal Department of Education and expressed a desire to deport American criminals to third countries, where they would serve their sentences. Although El Salvador expressed willingness to accept such prisoners, the president admitted that he is still examining the legality of this solution.