Trump says US might be ‘better off not making a deal’ with Iran
President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. might be better off not making a deal with Iran if it cannot secure favorable terms, emphasizing continued commitment to the mission. He claimed the U.S. is winning the conflict and warned against premature withdrawal that could lead to future problems. On the same day, Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran had been terminated, despite ongoing military activity and economic pressure.
- ▪President Trump said the U.S. may be better off not making a deal with Iran if it is not favorable.
- ▪Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran had been terminated as of April 7, 2026.
- ▪The U.S. has maintained a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting Iran's economy.
- ▪Over 2 million Iranians are estimated to have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis.
- ▪U.S. and Iranian negotiators ended direct talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, last week.
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President Donald Trump said it might be best not to make a deal with Iran‘s leadership, and pledged not to abandon the war without completing the mission. Speaking at an event in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump boasted of U.S. progress in the war and voiced his commitment to continuing the conflict until the job is done. Recommended Stories Trump says it’s ‘treasonous’ for Democrats to claim US ‘not winning’ Iran war Trump’s Qatari-gifted jet is set to become new Air Force One as soon as this summer Trump says 300k illegal immigrants kicked off Social Security and 100k off Medicare “We had to get this done, and we’re really doing well. We’re just winning,” Trump said. “But they’re not coming through with the kind of deal that we have to have.
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