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Trump: Iran wants to make a deal badly, could happen in next 5 days
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, March 15, 2026, en route from West Palm Beach, Florida, to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
US President Donald Trump says that Iran wants to make a deal “badly,” which could happen in the next five days, or even sooner.
Speaking to Fox Business, Trump says that talks with Iran took place as recently as last night, led by top White House envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
Trump’s first two interviews after announcing that he was in talks with Iran were with Fox Business and CNBC, both leading business channels, an indication that the president is eager to calm market jitters and bring energy prices down.
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