Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has indicated that a peace deal with Iran could be within reach, while stressing that military action remains an option if negotiations fail. He said any agreement must include a guarantee that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, “We are making a great deal; otherwise we’ll just go back and finish it off militarily. We’re close to a very good deal, and if we can make it good, otherwise we just start up with the Department of War.”
Trump drew comparisons with previous military operations, including in Venezuela, describing them as “one-day wins.” However, he said he would prefer a diplomatic resolution and hopes to avoid military escalation if a satisfactory agreement can be reached.
Referring to Iran, Trump said, “We’ve essentially defeated their military. I would rather get a deal because we can open the strait immediately upon signing. The one guarantee that I have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They’ve agreed to that.”
He described the negotiations as difficult and said progress was being made gradually.
“We’re getting what we want slowly. Very tough negotiators. It takes a long time. I’m in no hurry… If you’re going to be in a hurry, you’re not going to make a good deal,” Trump told Fox News.
Trump reiterated that the United States would pursue alternative measures if the talks fail to produce the desired outcome.
“Slowly but surely we’re getting what we want—and if we don’t get what we want, we’re going to end it a different way,” he added.
His remarks come amid a report by Axios, which cited a senior administration official and another source familiar with the matter, stating that Trump has requested several amendments to the peace deal negotiated by US envoys and their Iranian counterparts during a Situation Room meeting on Friday.
According to the report, Trump wants to strengthen provisions that are particularly important to him, especially those concerning Iran’s nuclear material, prompting another round of negotiations that could continue for several days.
Axios also reported, citing the second source, that Trump wants revisions to some of the language concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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