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Trump Says Iran ‘Wants a Deal Badly’ After US Strikes, Questions Tehran’s Commitment
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is eager to negotiate with the United States following fresh American military strikes, but expressed doubts over whether Tehran would genuinely honour any future agreement.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is eager to negotiate with the United States following fresh American military strikes, but expressed doubts over whether Tehran would genuinely honour any future agreement.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One during a stop in the United Kingdom, Trump said the United States had already achieved its military objectives against Iran and suggested that the Iranian leadership had reached out for negotiations after the latest round of US attacks.
“We have already won militarily. They have very little left. They want to make a deal badly, but I don’t know if they will honour the deal,” Trump said while responding to questions from journalists.
The US President also described Iran’s recent actions as unpredictable, saying the country appeared “out of control” despite showing interest in negotiations.
His remarks came amid growing tensions in the Middle East after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced additional military strikes targeting Iran. According to CENTCOM, the operation was launched to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes.
Trump warned that Washington would continue responding aggressively to any attacks targeting US interests or international shipping.
“Every time they hit us, we’ll hit them much harder,” he said, signalling that the United States would maintain a strong military response if tensions continue.
During the interaction with reporters, Trump also revealed that he regularly receives security threats from Iran. While he did not confirm any specific new threat against Air Force One, he said he remains a frequent target of Iranian hostility.
Meanwhile, reports from Iranian state media, cited by CNN, indicated that power outages were reported in the southern port city of Chabahar shortly after the United States announced its latest round of airstrikes.
Iran also responded sharply to Trump’s comments. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the US President’s remarks, saying disrespectful language toward the Iranian people would not weaken the country’s resolve.
In a statement posted on X, Araghchi said Iran would respond “through action” rather than words, stressing the nation’s resilience and determination.
The latest exchange highlights the continuing strain in US-Iran relations, with diplomatic uncertainty persisting even as military tensions escalate in the region.
