President Trump said Thursday morning that Iran called 'a little while ago' wanting a deal, but he is unsure whether they are 'worthy' of one or will honor any agreement, according to the president's remarks.
President Trump later Thursday morning questioned whether Iran is 'worthy' of a deal, returning to a skeptical tone after earlier saying Tehran 'very much aspires to reach a compromise agreement.' The latest remarks, in which Trump said he is 'not sure' Iran will honor any deal, follow a series of statements over the past hours that have oscillated between openness and doubt.
At 01:40 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported Trump saying Iran called 'desperately' seeking a deal but expressing doubt they would follow through, and calling Iranian leaders 'sort of crazy.' At 08:46 Jerusalem, Trump shifted to a more conciliatory tone, stating that Iran 'very much aspires to reach a compromise agreement.' The new remarks, delivered later Thursday morning, revert to the skepticism of the earlier statements, with Trump again questioning Iran's reliability. All accounts come from Trump's own public remarks, with no independent confirmation from official channels.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's fluctuating positions on Iran. On Wednesday, July 8, Trump said he was not sure he wanted to make a deal after getting to know Iran's leaders. On June 10, he said he thought Iranians want a deal but 'we will see.' The latest exchange, set against the backdrop of the US air campaign, highlights the persistent uncertainty around a diplomatic resolution.
It remains unclear whether Iran has initiated contact through official diplomatic channels, as Trump's comments are the sole source of the claim. There has been no confirmation from Tehran or US diplomatic sources.
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