Iran deal 'imminent' as regime divides over Hormuz, nuclear talks: Trump
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- Trump says a deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program is "imminent."
- He says Saudi Arabia favors diplomacy over military action, warning that war could destabilize the region.
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that an agreement with Iran covering the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's nuclear program is close, while claiming divisions remain within the Iranian leadership over whether to move forward with a deal.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said negotiations were approaching a breakthrough.
"The deal is imminent, having to do with the Hormuz Strait and also, ultimately, the denuclearization of Iran," Trump said.
He claimed there are competing factions inside Iran, with one group supporting an agreement while another opposes it.
"When I hear that, I say, 'Well, we want to go and do this.' There is a group of people that would like to just do it. And there's another group of people that does not want me to do it," Trump said.
Trump also said Saudi Arabia favors a diplomatic solution over military action, saying regional leaders are concerned about the wider consequences of a war.
"We would much prefer a deal as opposed to an attack because you don't know where these attacks lead," Trump said before referring to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
According to Trump, the Saudi crown prince "would much prefer a deal as opposed to an attack because you don't know where these attacks lead."
Trump warned that military action could trigger broader regional instability, including large-scale displacement.
"I mean, will they be flooded with people pouring into their country?" Trump said. "A disaster. There are a lot of bad things that can happen."
The remarks come as the Trump administration continues efforts to reach an agreement with Iran while weighing military options following months of heightened tensions across the Middle East.
