According to CoinMeta, Trump stated at the White House regarding the Iran issue that many things will happen in the near future, and that numerous measures are being prepared. He mentioned that if possible, he does not wish to destroy the rest of Iran, but perhaps he may have to do so. He emphasized that without U.S. approval, Iran cannot do anything, and said that they are fully prepared to act at any time. Trump described the war with Iran as not being a "war" in the traditional sense, but rather an "occupation."