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Trump says ‘makes no difference’ if deal reached or not, warns China of ‘big problems’ if it ships arms to Iran
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US President Donald Trump talks to the media on the South Lawn before departing on Marine One at the White House, April 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)
US President Donald Trump says he is not bothered about the outcome of US-Iran talks in Pakistan, insisting the United States has come out ahead from the war.
“Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me. The reason is because we’ve won,” Trump tells reporters, downplaying the importance of the ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving Vice President JD Vance.
Trump acknowledges “very deep negotiations” with Iran, but says the US military is searching for mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which still remains effectively closed to most freighters carrying oil and natural gas out of the Persian Gulf.
He also warns that China will have “big problems” if it ships arms to Iran.
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