Trump Open to Iran Deal But Doubts Tehran's Reliability
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that contacts with Iran are progressing, but he doubts Tehran's reliability in adhering to a potential deal. Trump expressed a desire for an agreement but noted Iran's tendency to withdraw from past accords. The President also spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier that day.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump wants an agreement with Iran but doubts their reliability.
- Trump stated Iran tends to reach deals and then withdraw from them.
- Progress is being made in contacts with Iran, according to Trump.
- Trump spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
- The comments were made during an interview with Fox News.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated Sunday that while progress is being made in contacts with Iran, he harbors doubts about Tehran's commitment to any potential agreement. Speaking to Fox News from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump expressed his continued desire for a deal but cautioned, "They are not really reliable. They reach an agreement and then they back out of it. I want to reach an agreement, and we'll see if they agree to it."
Earlier Sunday, sources informed The Wall Street Journal that Trump had spoken with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump indicated that Iran tends to reach agreements only to withdraw from them later.
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