President Trump said he believes the Iranians want to reach a deal, adding 'but we will see,' according to Israeli media. The remark, which tempers his earlier threats to strike Iran 'very hard today,' comes as the US continues its air campaign and diplomatic outreach to Tehran.
President Trump struck a more measured tone in his latest remarks on Iran, telling reporters he thinks Tehran wants a deal — 'but we will see.' The comment, carried by Israeli media, followed a volatile 48-hour flurry of statements in which Trump threatened a 'large-scale' strike today, claimed the US was 'close to a deal,' and accused Iran of deception. As The Zioneer reported at 16:04 UTC, Trump earlier on June 10 said the US will carry out large-scale attacks on Iran 'including today' while adding Washington is near a deal. By 16:05, Trump warned the US will 'hit Iran very hard today' and hinted at a 48-hour ultimatum. The fresh remark — less than five minutes later — softens that posture back toward a diplomatic track, while leaving military action on the table. The developments trace a pattern since June 9: Trump told reporters overnight that the US is continuing talks and may have 'an idea within a day or two.' On June 10, he told Focus News that Iran had a 'chance to sign a deal and survive,' and later accused Iran of 'stalling' the nuclear deal, threatening an immediate attack. The latest 'but we will see' framing suggests the White House is alternating between coercion and openness as the air campaign against Iranian targets continues. Iran's response — whether it re-engages or calls the bluff — remains the open question.
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