Trump on making a deal with Iran: 'I'm not looking to kill people'
President Trump on Sunday said that he is "not looking to kill people" as he seeks a deal with Iran, telling reporters that negotiations with Iranian officials are set for Monday. Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the latest round of talks was orchestrated by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar....
US President Donald Trump said he is not looking to kill people as he seeks a deal with Iran. He told reporters on Air Force One that negotiations with Iranian officials are set to begin on Monday. According to Trump, the talks were orchestrated by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
Trump had previously called off new attacks on Iran, saying an end to the war is close. He also called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The US president said he had been asked by Iran and US allies in the Middle East to hold off on any attack as the perimeters of a deal had been agreed.
Global oil prices fell on Monday morning in Asia trading after Trump's announcement. Trump declined to outline a deadline for a deal to be struck with Tehran, adding that he is ready to go anytime he wants. The BBC News reported that Brent Crude oil was down by 4% following Trump's announcement.
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