President Donald Trump said the Iranians called him earlier and are 'desperately' seeking a deal, but he is unsure they will follow through, according to reports. The remark, made late Wednesday night, comes as Trump continues to oscillate between threats of military action and openness to negotiations.
President Donald Trump said late Wednesday night that the Iranians had called him earlier and are 'desperately' seeking a deal, but he expressed doubt they would follow through, according to a report circulated in Israeli media. The remarks represent the latest shift in Trump's public posture toward Tehran, as he continues to alternate between threats of immediate military action and signals of diplomatic openness.
The statement follows a comment on Wednesday evening in which Trump said he was no longer certain about proceeding with a deal after learning more about Iran's leadership, as The Zioneer reported (Wed Jul 8, 19:39 Jerusalem). That comment itself came after a series of statements in which Trump described Iran as 'begging for a deal' and saying they 'want a deal more than I do.'
The new element in tonight's statement is Trump's disclosure that the Iranians initiated contact — 'they called earlier' — and his characterization of their desire as 'desperate.' It remains unclear whether any direct communication between the U.S. and Iran has taken place or what the status of negotiations might be. The U.S. continues its air campaign against Iranian targets, and the administration has not signaled a formal change in policy.
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