Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal
US President Donald Trump indicated that the United States might strike Iran again if a deal is not reached. He mentioned being close to ordering an attack but paused due to a new proposal from Tehran. The situation remains tense as both sides negotiate terms to end hostilities amid rising political pressure in the US.
- ▪Trump stated he was an hour away from ordering an attack on Iran before postponing it.
- ▪Iran's leaders are seeking a deal to end hostilities, including demands for the lifting of sanctions.
- ▪The US is under pressure to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route.
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Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants dealSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS President Donald Trump has previously said that a deal with Tehran was close, and similarly threatened heavy strikes on Iran if it did not reach an accord.PHOTO: DOUG MILLS/NYTIMESPublished May 20, 2026, 07:31 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 07:31 AMWASHINGTON/DUBAI – US President Donald Trump said on May 19 that the United States may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away from ordering an attack before postponing it.Mr Trump made the comments a day after saying he had paused a planned resumption of hostilities following a new proposal by Tehran to end the US-Israeli war.“I was an hour away from making the decision to go today,” Mr Trump told reporters at…
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