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Iran war news LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran not ready for ‘right deal’; China pushes back on 'Economic D-Day' campaign

Iran war news LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump said Friday Iran wants an agreement with the United States but is not yet prepared to accept terms he considers necessary.

Iran war news LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran not ready for ‘right deal’; China pushes back on 'Economic D-Day' campaign

US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Iran desires a deal with the United States but is not prepared to accept terms he deems necessary. Trump expressed this opinion while speaking at Joint Base Andrews. He noted that Iran faces significant challenges, including a lack of funds, naval capability, air force, and a strained economy with an inflation rate of 350%.

According to Iran International, Trump made these remarks. Meanwhile, China has responded to Trump's threat of an "economic D-Day" against Iran, asserting that sanctions do not align with the best interests of any party involved.

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