The president added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.
Trump also warned the Iranian regime that the US has "a massive armada" heading in their direction.
He also threatened that the administration would set a 25% tariff on anyone dealing with Iran. This will take effect "very soon," he warned.
Trump discusses Venezuela, Russia-Ukraine, Gazan Board of Peace, China, US midterms
Trump also addressed other issues during the press conference aboard Air Force One, including Venezuela, Russia-Ukraine, the Gazan Board of Peace, and US midterms, which are scheduled for later this year.
US oil companies will soon start drilling for oil in Venezuela, even as companies expressed concern about the viability of quickly returning to the country, he said, adding that he spoke with Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition figure, Maria Corina Machado, earlier in the day.
Earlier in the day, Trump met Zelenskiy on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Trump also said he would visit China in April, and Chinese President Xi Jinping would travel to the United States toward the end of 2026.
"I look forward to seeing President Xi," he said. "I've always had a great relationship (with) President Xi of China."
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