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Trump claims Iran wants 'to make a deal so badly' after second straight night of US airstrikes
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- President Trump announced that the US conducted strikes on approximately 90 Iranian targets over two days, aiming to degrade Iran's military capabilities and retaliate for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump claimed Iran was eager to return to negotiations but expressed skepticism about their trustworthiness and willingness to honor any deal.
- Iranian state media reported multiple explosions and attacks on infrastructure, including bridges on a key route to Mashhad, marking a potential escalation in hostilities.
- Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, with some casualties and intercepted projectiles reported.
- Despite heightened tensions and military actions, Trump suggested all-out war was unlikely, emphasizing the US's ability to respond with overwhelming force while allowing negotiations to continue, though he expressed doubt about their effectiveness.
