Politics · 6 March 2026

Trump: Iran wants a deal, but US now 'wants to fight more'

President Donald Trump said Iran was contacting the US asking how to reach a deal, to which he responded they were "a little bit late." Trump added the US now wants to fight more than Iran does. His remarks came as Iran continued attacks across the Gulf, with Bahrain reporting Iranian strikes on a hotel and two residential buildings in Manama causing material damage but no casualties.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 March 2026 at 3:54

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