“They want to make a deal so badly”
— Donald Trump, President
✦ Summary · July 9, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
President Donald Trump stated that Iranian officials have signaled a strong desire to negotiate, following renewed U.S. military strikes on roughly 90 Iranian targets. The strikes were ordered after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump said ended the ceasefire. Iran claims a U.S. projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear plant. While acknowledging Iran’s outreach, Trump questioned whether the country was sincere or would uphold any agreement. The remarks come amid escalating hostilities that threaten regional stability and global oil shipping.
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- yellowhammernews.com ↗︎09 JUL 2026