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Trump: I Convinced Myself Not to Strike Iran – “I Respect the Cancellation of 800 Executions”

Published January 16, 2026, 20:07
Trump: I Convinced Myself Not to Strike Iran – “I Respect the Cancellation of 800 Executions”

Donald Trump stated that the decision not to strike Iran was solely his own, dismissing reports of mediation by Arab and Israeli countries. He said he convinced himself, also expressing his appreciation for the cancellation of 800 executions in Iran. Trump reiterated the need for Greenland for national security reasons, responding to a question about a potential US withdrawal from NATO. He also commented on the Nobel offer from Maria Corina Machado, saying he “found it very kind.” Finally, he alluded to the possibility of cooperating with Delsy Rodríguez in Venezuela, without providing a clear answer.