# Trump believes Iran seeks a deal with the US but is not ready yet

https://mins.news/en/item/61878

- TASS, 2026-09-17 00:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2188721

> US President Donald Trump said he believes Iran wants a deal with Washington but is not yet prepared to reach one. He repeated his prediction that the conflict will end after November’s congressional midterm elections, while allowing that a settlement could come sooner.

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