Trump: "I Think It’s Time for a Deal" Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict
Trump pushes for deal as Iran-Israel conflict escalates: 'Time for agreement' but warns US involvement 'possible.' Nuclear talks continue despite canceled Oman meeting.
By Ahora Qadi
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism regarding the potential for de-escalation in the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Iran. In response to reporters' questions, he stated, "I think it's time for a deal."
When asked about efforts to defuse the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, Trump said, "Well, I hope there's gonna be a deal. I think it's time for a deal and we'll see what happens." He added, "But sometimes they have to fight it out, but we're gonna see what happens. I think there's a good chance there'll be a deal."
Responding to a question on whether he had asked Israel to pause its ongoing airstrikes, the President declined to elaborate: "Well, I don't wanna say that."
Trump reiterated the United States’ support for Israel when asked directly: "Will the U.S. continue to support Israel?" He replied, "We will. Yeah."
Trump to ABC: U.S. Involvement in the Conflict “Is Possible”
In related remarks, President Trump told ABC News on Sunday that U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict “is possible.” In an off-camera interview with correspondent Rachel Scott, he revealed, “It’s possible we could get involved,” though he clarified that the U.S. is “not at this moment” engaged in military operations.
Trump also confirmed that talks with Iran over its nuclear program are ongoing. “They’re talking. They’d like to make a deal. They continue to talk,” he said, noting there is no set deadline for negotiations.
Asked about the potential role of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a mediator, Trump said, “He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it.”
According to Trump, the current military escalation “may have forced a deal to go quicker, actually.”
Rising Tensions and Canceled Talks
Israel and Iran have traded heavy aerial strikes for three consecutive days, following Israel’s large-scale operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. Iran responded with missile barrages that killed several people in Israel.
Oman, a traditional intermediary in U.S.-Iran negotiations, announced the cancellation of a sixth round of nuclear talks that had been scheduled for this weekend.
Despite the cancellation, Trump emphasized the ongoing dialogue, asserting that the door for a diplomatic resolution remains open.