Army expo attendees skeptical of Trump's Iran peace deal hopes: 'Beat 'em into submission'

Visitors to the Association of the United States Army Exposition doubt that President Donald Trump will secure a negotiated end to the war with Iran, and several told Fox News Digital that sustained pressure on Tehran is the better path. Trump has projected optimism, saying Iran was "ready to fold up" and hinting the fighting might be over before the November midterms.

The war started in February with joint American and Israeli strikes. An April ceasefire and a June agreement meant to lead to a wider settlement both failed to hold, and combat resumed. A member of the association's Marne chapter in Georgia said Iran responds only to strength and predicted another year or two of conflict, though he voiced respect for Trump. Joe from Florida said diplomacy had been tried and force now seemed necessary.

Carl from Maryland, an Army veteran, was more hopeful, saying sanctions and blocked oil exports are draining Iran's cash and could push it to stop fighting. Lincoln from Australia suspected the midterms were behind American restraint and said wealthy Gulf partners, Saudi Arabia in particular, should do more for their own defense. Trump said Thursday he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran.

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