Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger - Reuters
Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger Reuters
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"Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’ll see what happens with the deal. We were really close to a deal. But they keep tapping us along. They keep playing us for suckers."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He’s dealing with the Iranians and telling the American public, consumers, and owners of stocks that we’re close to a deal, in the hope perhaps that that will calm the petroleum markets."
— Brit Hume , Celebrity
"Iran’s Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn’t even exist anymore—They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Today we settled up with Iran. People will start coming home very soon. ... We got everything we wanted."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I wouldn’t like it. And maybe we’d take back Washington, run it on the federal basis."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Barry Moore is a U.S. Congressman and candidate in the Alabama Senate runoff.
Brit Hume is a chief political analyst at Fox News.
Burt Jones is the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and a candidate for the GOP nomination for governor.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Janeese Lewis George is a front-runner in the District of Columbia's mayoral primary.
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia.
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The U.S. launched strikes against Iran following President Trump's threats, leading Tehran to declare the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels.
Fox News aired a segment questioning President Trump's repeated claims of an imminent Iran peace deal, highlighting ongoing hostilities.
President Trump announced the cancellation of new military strikes on Iran, citing progress in discussions toward a settlement, though Iran has not confirmed any agreement.
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