President Trump said that Iran wants to reach a deal and that it is clear they do not want to suffer an attack, according to a report by Abu Ali Express. He added, 'so we'll see.'
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran wants to reach a deal and that it is clear Tehran does not want to suffer an attack, adding 'so we'll see.' The remark, reported by Abu Ali Express at 14:42 Jerusalem, follows an earlier statement from the president today at 14:15 Jerusalem in which he said Iran is eager to reach a nuclear agreement 'as quickly as possible' and seeks a deal with the US and Oman, according to Israeli media.
The earlier statement, published at 14:15, marked the first report of Trump's Friday remarks. The new statement reinforces the same assessment with a different emphasis: that Iran's motivation is driven by a desire to avoid further military strikes. Both reports come from Israeli news outlets, with the latest from Abu Ali Express.
The Zioneer has been tracking Trump's evolving rhetoric on Iran for months. On June 11, the president said Iran 'wants a deal more than I do' and that they have 'taken hits.' On June 8, he stated that Iran retains only 22% of its missile stockpile due to US strikes. On June 10, he said he believes Iranians want a deal 'but we will see.' On July 14, Trump said the US is suppressing Iran's offensive capabilities and sees a possibility of a deal. On August 1, he posted images of sunken Iranian assets. And on August 3, he warned of a potential 'beheading' strike if talks fail, while maintaining a diplomatic off-ramp.
The latest statement provides no new specifics on the status of negotiations or any timeline for a potential agreement. The 'so we'll see' caveat, consistent with Trump's prior statements, leaves the outcome uncertain. The threat of a decapitation strike, as reported by The Zioneer on August 3, remains part of the president's public posture should diplomatic efforts fail.
2 developments
- StrongTrump: I think Iranians want a deal — but we will see
- DevelopingIn response to reporter, Trump says Iran 'wants a deal more than I do' — they've 'taken hits'
- DevelopingTrump claims Iran 'wants to meet' — Reuters reports
- StrongTrump: Iran 'enthusiastic' about deal but not ready yet; says he is listening
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