U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “desperate” for a deal to stop the war, and according to Al Jazeera, he made this statement during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday, where he expressed uncertainty over whether a ceasefire could be achieved or even whether the United States is willing to pursue it, stating that “they (Iran) are desperate to make a deal, not me”; he further argued that Iran’s willingness to engage in negotiations is reflected in its recent decision to allow 10 oil tankers to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a “gesture” or “gift,” noting that earlier in the week Iran had permitted eight large oil vessels to transit the strait and later approved two more, with reports indicating that some of these tankers were sailing under Pakistani flags, all of which he presented as signs of Tehran’s intent to de-escalate tensions, even as broader geopolitical uncertainties and conflicting narratives continue to shape the situation.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is desperate for a deal to stop the war.
