WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran “wants to make a deal so badly,” suggesting the war could end before or shortly after the U.S. midterm elections.
Trump did not provide details of any negotiations or identify specific terms that Tehran had offered.
His remarks tied the possible timing of an end to the conflict to the midterm election period, suggesting the United States and Iran have reached an agreement or set a timetable.
Trump: "Look, it could end before the midterm. But it will end after the midterm. Iran wants to make a deal so badly. They are calling constantly." 🙃 pic.twitter.com/6VlWf6kw1z
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Trump also addressed possible diplomatic contacts between Iran and countries around the Persian Gulf.
He said he did not care whether those countries met with Tehran, adding that such discussions were “up to them.” The supplied primary material does not include an Iranian response to Trump’s latest comments.
