Trump says Iran wants a deal after US strikes resume

In early July 2026, the United States resumed military strikes against Iran, following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump, who had previously expressed trust in Iran's new leadership, now says he knows better and claims Iran is eager to negotiate a deal.

Iran condemned Trump's remarks as vulgar and rejected mediation offers, including from Qatar over a reported incident in the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump suggests a return to negotiations, analysts note that his endgame in Iran appears increasingly out of reach.