Trump says Iran deal 'isn't really something that I want to do'
At a rally in Texas, President Trump said Iran has offered concessions to halt US pressure, but suggested he is not interested in pursuing a deal.
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President Donald Trump said at a rally in Texas that reaching a deal with Iran "isn't really something that I want to do," adding that Tehran has signaled willingness to offer concessions to stop US pressure.
"They're willing to offer us anything to stop," Trump told the crowd, according to a report by Anadolu Agency, suggesting Iranian officials have sought to ease tensions with Washington even as his administration maintains a tough public posture.
The remarks add to a string of recent comments from Trump distancing himself from the prospect of a near-term negotiated settlement with Iran, even as reports have separately indicated his national security team has discussed a range of options, including the possibility of expanded military action. Taken together, the comments paint a picture of an administration leaning toward pressure rather than negotiation in its current approach to Tehran.
Iranian officials have not issued a public response to Trump's rally remarks. The administration has not laid out a detailed public timeline for its next steps on Iran.
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- Trump says Iran deal 'isn't really something that I want to do' — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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