Trump says US working on ‘fair deal’ with Iran

US President Donald Trump has said his administration is working toward a “fair deal” with Iran, expressing optimism over negotiations despite public disagreements between Washington and Tehran over nuclear inspections, sanctions relief and the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said the United States had placed Iran under “extraordinary pressure” and insisted Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

“We’re trying to work out a fair deal with Iran,” Trump told reporters, adding that the United States and Iran were “getting along well” as negotiators work to finalise an agreement aimed at ending months of conflict.

Trump said inspectors would go to Iran “at the appropriate time,” but added that there was “no rush” for their deployment.

The remarks came after Washington and Tehran reached a framework agreement intended to end hostilities and open the way for broader talks on Iran’s nuclear programme.