Trump Says Iran Wants Deal With US But Is 'Not Yet Ready'
US president predicts resolution of tensions with Iran could come after November midterms, or possibly sooner, according to TASS
US President Donald Trump said he believes Iran wants to reach a deal with the United States but is not yet prepared to do so, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
Trump reiterated his forecast that the ongoing conflict involving Iran will be resolved after the midterm elections to the US Congress, which are scheduled for November, TASS reported.
However, the president also indicated that he sees the possibility of an earlier resolution to the situation, according to the report.
TASS did not specify the venue or exact date of Trump's remarks in the excerpt provided. The report did not include further details on the nature of the deal Trump believes Iran is seeking, or on any specific conditions attached to such an arrangement.
Neither the White House nor Iranian officials were quoted directly in the TASS report regarding these comments. Further details on the substance of any potential negotiations were not immediately available.
Sources
- Trump believes Iran seeks deal with US but not yet ready for it — TASS (Russia)
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