US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Iran and Israel, currently engaged in a direct exchange of military strikes, to “make a deal,” while also suggesting the possibility of further conflict.
“I think it’s time for a deal,” Trump told reporters at the White House before departing for a G7 summit in Canada. His remarks came as Israel and Iran conducted fresh barrages of missile strikes and issued threats of increased devastation, signaling an intensifying conflict.
“But sometimes they have to fight it out, but we’re going to see what happens,” Trump added.
Following decades of animosity and a protracted shadow war involving proxies and covert operations, the current conflict marks an unprecedented direct and intense exchange of fire between the long-standing adversaries. This escalation has ignited fears of a prolonged conflict that could engulf the entire Middle East.
The direct confrontation began on Friday when Israel launched attacks that reportedly killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists, and struck military bases, nuclear sites, and residential areas across Iran.
President Trump declined to answer a question regarding whether he had requested Israel to pause airstrikes on Iran. Earlier, a senior U.S. official informed AFP that Trump had vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump reiterated his belief that the two sides “should make a deal, and will make a deal.” He also stated that “many calls and meetings are now taking place” on the issue, expressing optimism that peace between the longtime adversaries could be achieved “soon.”
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