Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within A Week

Trump suggested that a negotiated settlement with Iran could prove more significant than a battlefield victory

“A peace agreement with Iran could be even better than a military victory,” he said.

The president cautioned that reaching a final deal remains difficult because of decades of hostility between Washington and Tehran.

It’s not a simple thing,” Trump said

Tremendous hostility, really. ”

He continued, “So it’s not an easy thing for them. It’s actually not easy from our standpoint either. But we’re getting what we need to get.

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Asked when a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized, Trump pointed to a relatively short timeline.

I think you’re talking about over the next week,” he said

Trump added that negotiations are not yet complete because several issues still need to be resolved.

“I still have to get a few more points,” he said.