President Donald Trump said he prefers to negotiate with Iran, stating, "I don't want to kill people," according to a report early Thursday. The statement continues a pattern in which Trump has distanced himself from military action and advocated for a diplomatic resolution with Tehran.
President Donald Trump said early Thursday that he prefers to negotiate with Iran, stating, "I don't want to kill people." The remark, reported by Israeli media, aligns with a series of recent statements in which Trump has signaled a preference for diplomacy over military confrontation with Tehran.
As The Zioneer has reported, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to reach a deal with Iran, telling reporters earlier this week that he prefers a deal and acknowledging that "very many people are dying." He has also publicly distanced himself from hawkish advisers whom he described as "people who always want assassinations."
The latest statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, with Trump previously claiming that agreements on the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear program have been reached. However, the administration's posture remains fluid, and no formal deal has been announced.
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- DevelopingTrump reportedly tells Iranians to negotiate or surrender
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