President Trump said he is not sure he wants to reach a deal with Iran, after being asked about his earlier characterization of the Iranian leadership as rational. 'I got to know them,' he said. 'I'm not sure I want to make a deal with them.'
President Trump expressed doubt about reaching a deal with Iran, saying in remarks reported Wednesday evening that he is not sure he wants to make a deal after getting to know the Iranian leadership. 'I got to know them. I'm not sure I want to make a deal with them,' Trump said, when asked about his earlier characterization of Iran's leaders as rational.
The statement marks a shift from earlier today, when Trump accused Iranian leaders of lying about the nuclear deal and called them 'crazy,' as The Zioneer reported at 11:27 Jerusalem.
Trump's position on Iran has fluctuated in recent weeks, with earlier warmer assessments of the leadership and expressions of willingness to negotiate, followed by sharp criticism. The latest remark suggests continued uncertainty within the administration about the path forward.
It remains unclear in what forum Trump made the remarks, and whether they reflect a policy change or a momentary frustration.
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