President-elect Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of a war with Iran during his second term, stating in a recent interview with TIME magazine that “anything can happen.” Despite being named TIME’s “Person of the Year,” Trump expressed concerns about the conflicts in the Middle East and criticized actions taken by both Ukraine and Israel. Trump noted that the situation in the Middle East was a more manageable problem compared to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He also criticized Ukraine’s firing of missiles into Russian territory following President Joe Biden’s easing of restrictions on their use, calling it unnecessary escalation. Trump emphasized the need for negotiation and leverage in resolving conflicts, including using U.S. support for Ukraine as bargaining power against Russia. Overall, Trump expressed a desire to reach agreements and avoid further bloodshed in ongoing conflicts.
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