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Trump claims Iran calling United States, wants to make deal 'very badly'

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  • US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has initiated contact, expressing a strong desire to negotiate a deal with the United States.
  • Trump reiterated his stance against Iran possessing nuclear weapons and threatened unspecified unpleasant consequences if a deal is not reached by the end of the current ceasefire.
  • He also issued a stern warning regarding Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, stating they would be "immediately ELIMINATED" if they approached the US blockade.

In a recent statement, former US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran has reached out to the United States, indicating a significant desire to strike a deal. Trump conveyed to reporters at the White House that Iran is seeking an agreement "very badly."

Iran called the United States, wanting "very badly" to make a deal.

โ€” Donald TrumpClaiming that Iran has initiated contact for negotiations.

While declining to elaborate on the potential repercussions should a deal not materialize by the conclusion of the ongoing ceasefire, Trump issued a veiled threat, stating, "it won't be pleasant for them, let me put it that way." He further emphasized that Iran has reportedly refused to agree to possessing nuclear weapons and assured that the US would secure the return of any nuclear material. "We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world," Trump declared.

it won't be pleasant for them, let me put it that way.

โ€” Donald TrumpThreatening consequences if a deal is not reached by the end of the ceasefire.

Trump also commented on Vice President JD Vance's efforts concerning Iran, stating he had done a "very good job." Additionally, the former president alluded to potential US actions towards Cuba following the conclusion of matters with Iran. His administration's assertive stance was further highlighted by a warning issued via Truth Social regarding Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened that any Iranian vessels venturing near the US blockade would be "immediately ELIMINATED," referencing a past instance where he claimed "158 ships" were destroyed.

We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world.

โ€” Donald TrumpStating the US position on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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