Trump: Iran Wants Deal but Not Ready for Right Terms
US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran wants to make a deal but is not yet ready for the right one, according to his comments before leaving for South Carolina on Friday. The US administration has announced a new economic campaign against Iran, threatening tougher measures targeting the country's oil trade, financial networks, and international business links.
The Strait of Hormuz remains far from normal, with shipping activity dramatically below pre-war levels, according to recent tracking data. Only a handful of commercial vessels crossed the waterway in recent days.
Trump said Iran would love to make a deal but is not ready to accept the terms he considers necessary. He claimed that Iran has no money, is struggling to pay its soldiers and police, and faces 350% inflation.