“This is a moment that will define President Trump's legacy. His instincts tell him to finish what he started in Iran, but he is wrongly advised to pursue a deal that is not worth the paper it is written on,” Wicker wrote.
“Our commander in chief should allow America's competent military forces to complete the destruction of Iran's conventional military capabilities and open the strait [Ormuz]”- he added.
Wicker said that continuing to strive for an agreement could be perceived as weakness. “We must finish what we started. It's time to act,” urged the Republican senator.
The US and Israel's war with Iran
The US and Israel's war against Iran began on February 28. There has been a truce since April 8. On Friday, a delegation of Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran to try to reach an agreement between the parties.
Trump on Wednesday again threatened to resume hostilities if Iran does not sign the peace agreement. On Friday, he said he would not go to his son Donald Jr.'s wedding, which is scheduled to take place soon in the Bahamas. He cited official duties and “love for the United States of America” as the reason. On Thursday, Trump suggested that he might not participate, among other things. due to the situation with Iran.
On Friday, the president made no mention of specific war-related responsibilities or other issues that might cause him to stay in Washington. According to a calendar released by the White House, Trump was originally scheduled to spend the weekend at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, and had no public events scheduled there. On Friday, however, the stay in New Jersey was canceled. The calendar shows that Trump will return to the White House from New York state on Friday, where he is scheduled to deliver a speech.
