Trump says Iran ‘wants peace’ after US military did ‘great job’
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President Trump indicated Iran wants peace and signaled potential diplomatic negotiations to end U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions.
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De-escalation with Iran could reduce oil price volatility and lower gas prices, benefiting American consumers and businesses.
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President Donald Trump said Iran "wants peace" and indicated there is a strong possibility of negotiating an end to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, according to comments he made following what he characterized as effective US military action. Trump's statement suggests a potential shift toward diplomatic resolution of tensions that have escalated between the US, Israel, and Iran in recent months. The remarks come as the Trump administration weighs military posture against diplomatic openings with Tehran, a longtime adversary. Trump's optimism about a potential deal could signal willingness to pursue negotiations rather than further military escalation, though Iran's actual position on peace talks remains unclear. The statement reflects Trump's stated preference for dealmaking, a recurring theme of his foreign policy approach.
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