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Trump says Iran wants to make a deal "so badly" as strikes continue

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The U.S. launched a new wave of strikes against Iran Wednesday as President Trump declared the ceasefire to be over. About 90 military targets were hit, U.S. CENTCOM says. Mr. Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal, but timing is unclear. Olivia Rinaldi reports for CBS.

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  1. The New Republic

    Trump Announces Iran Deal Is Over After Launching New Strikes (opens The New Republic)

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    The Iran deal is dead, according to the U.S. president. Donald Trump bitterly referred to Iran’s leadership as “scum” during a NATO summit presser in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, telling reporters that he believes peace negotiations—and the regional ceasefire—are “over.

  2. CBS News

    Trump says dealing with Iran is "a waste of time" and warns of U.S. strikes (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump warned of future strikes on Iran, saying the U.S. is "going to hit them hard again tonight." CBS News' Weija Jiang, Charlie D'Agata and Ramy Inocencio report on Iran, and contributor Sam Vinograd comments on Ukraine's attempts to press NATO allies for more support.

  3. Truthout

    Trump Says Iran Deal Is “Over,” Signals More US Strikes Are Likely Coming (opens Truthout)

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    “Negotiators keep talking if they want, but I don't see it,” Trump said on the status of future discussions.

  4. Breitbart News

    Trump: Iran ‘Wants a Deal So Badly’ — Warns ‘Hit Us Once, We Hit Twenty-Fold’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump said Iran “called a little while ago” and “wants a deal so badly” after the United States launched a second consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets, but questioned whether Tehran is “worthy” of an agreement while warning that any future attacks would be met with o…

  5. The Western Journal

    Watch: Trump Says Iranian Leaders Begging for New Deal But He's Not Sure 'They're Worthy' (opens The Western Journal)

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    President Donald Trump says he’s not sure if he wants to continue the dealmaking process with Iran. Amid what was supposed to be a ceasefire, Iran attacked two ships in […]

  6. CBS News

    U.S. and Iran trade new strikes as oil prices rise in response to renewed fighting (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks on Thursday ahead of the burial for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Trump said Iran "wants to make a deal so badly" and threatened "much worse" strikes if Iran attacks ships again. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more details.

  7. CBS News

    Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal so badly" amid new strikes (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. and Iran traded a barrage of strikes after negotiations fell apart. President Trump said Iran called him and wants "to make a deal so badly." CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.

  8. CBS News

    Trump claims Iran "wants to make a deal so badly" after more strikes (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump told reporters early Thursday that Tehran "wants to make a deal so badly" after the U.S. and Iran traded more strikes. CBS News Olivia Rinaldi and Courtney Kealy have more.

  9. CBS News

    Trump says Iran wants to make a deal "so badly" as strikes continue (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. launched a new wave of strikes against Iran Wednesday as President Trump declared the ceasefire to be over. About 90 military targets were hit, U.S. CENTCOM says. Mr. Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal, but timing is unclear. Olivia Rinaldi reports for CBS.