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6 Aug 2026, 21:36

Trump's conversation with reporters
Sections related to Iran as determined and translated by the machine:

🔺 Reporter: Mr. President, Republicans are currently having a lot of discussions about purchasing power and the cost of living. What is your message on this issue as we approach the midterm elections?
🔻 Trump:
That's a good question, but the answer is somewhat simple. I inherited the highest prices in history. I inherited the worst inflation in our country's history, and we have done an incredible job.
Oil prices are now rapidly decreasing. If you look at the situation, it has dropped to 75.
When I initiated that very important action in the Islamic Republic of Iran, it was a very significant step; because they cannot have nuclear weapons. Otherwise, the whole world would explode. We will not allow that to happen. It wasn't just about us or the Middle East; it would have been catastrophic for the entire world. We had no other choice.
Gas prices in many areas, like Iowa, had dropped to less than two dollars; prices that people hadn't seen in years: one dollar and 85 cents, one dollar and 95 cents. On Tuesday during one of my stops in Iowa, one place had a price of $1.95 and another place $1.85 per gallon.
From everything I see, as soon as the war ends, we will soon see those days again. I think the war will end soon. I don't think they can continue for much longer. Yes, go ahead.

🔺 Reporter: Is there an agreement for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz?
🔻 Trump:
I don't want to say that an agreement has been reached. The strait is currently somewhat open. You know, we have something called a "blockade," and the U.S. Navy is leading it; we control it.
The control is with us now, but they can always shoot at something or drop a mine in the water. Even if there is just one mine out there, it disrupts the situation; because people don't want to bring their billion-dollar ships into the area and accidentally hit a mine.
But I think we are performing very well. I am personally involved in the negotiations, and I think things are going well. An agreement may be reached; it could be soon. Yes.

🔺 Reporter: Mr. President, regarding munitions; you wrote last night that the U.S. has a massive amount of munitions and denied any shortages. At the same time, there is a supplemental budget request of $21 billion to replenish stocks. If there is no shortage, why is this request still being made?
🔻 Trump:
Because we always need more. I mean, we need more munitions.
You see, the Biden administration gave a tremendous amount to Ukraine; for free, without receiving any money. Billions and hundreds of billions of dollars.
Fortunately, I had built up a very large stockpile during my time. I rebuilt the military and provided them with a lot of equipment and munitions.
We have an unlimited or nearly unlimited supply of some types of very powerful munitions. For some other types, the situation is a bit more limited, and we receive fresh shipments every day.
As you know, our defense companies are now producing more than ever in history. They are building factories for Patriot missiles, Tomahawks, and everything.
At the same time, we have types of munitions that may not be as precise or at that premium level. We also have premium examples, and we are monitoring this very closely. But some of our munitions are very powerful and very good, and we have an unlimited stock of them.
So we are in a very good position. However, we always want more munitions and need to have more. Other issues may arise, and they may not. I hope no other issues arise, but we are in a very good position. We really have massive amounts of munitions.
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