Donald Trump said Iran was seeking a deal with the United States but, in his words, was not yet ready for “the right deal.” The U.S. President made the assessment before departing Washington for South Carolina.
Trump emphasized the importance of the economic sanctions imposed on Iran. He said military options remained on the table.
Sanctions do not limit military capabilities
Asked whether the economic sanctions restricted the United States’ military capabilities in the region, Trump said that was not the case. “That only means we are watching developments,” Trump said.
Trump comments on the Strait of Hormuz
Trump also said the United States had full control of the Strait of Hormuz. Reiterating that Iran wanted a deal, Trump said Tehran was not ready for “the right deal.”