As Trump noted during his speech in Iowa, he hopes that Iran will agree to a deal. "They should have done this earlier — then their country would be in a better state," he added.
In an interview with Axios, Trump also mentioned that Iran is showing interest in negotiations with the US, but the situation around the country remains uncertain.
Trump announced the movement of a large American fleet towards Iran on January 23, explaining that this step was taken "just in case," and expressed hope that the fleet would not need to be deployed.
According to Middle East Eye, the US intends to strike at the Iranian leadership, including officials and commanders responsible for suppressing protests. The White House is discussing the possible consequences of this decision, and, as a source told the publication, the strike could occur this week, although the timing may change.
