President Donald Trump asserted that Iran wants to reach an agreement with the United States, though he expressed skepticism about the likelihood of actual compliance.
On July 8, during a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated, "Iran just called, and they are very eager to make a deal."
However, he maintained a cautious stance regarding the potential for negotiations, saying, "I don’t know if they are capable of making a deal. I don’t know if they will keep it. That’s the problem."
In response to questions about Iran's desire for an agreement despite its recent attacks on commercial vessels, Trump remarked, "They are a bit crazy. They are somewhat out of control. But they want a deal. They want it very badly."
Trump also warned that the U.S. would respond strongly if Iran attacks American targets, stating, "Every time they hit us, we will hit them back 20 times as hard." He added that it remains uncertain whether the U.S. and Iran are moving toward resuming serious negotiations.
Earlier, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that Iran is preparing for a large-scale retaliation against U.S. military bases in the region, signaling a potential escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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