President Donald Trump (R-FL) said Iran wants to make a deal with the United States soon after being hit hard by U.S. strikes.
The statement signals a high-stakes effort to leverage military pressure into a diplomatic breakthrough regarding Iran's nuclear program. This approach aims to force Tehran to the negotiating table through the threat of continued military action.
Speaking during a televised address and press briefing in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 12, 2026, Trump said that the heavy military pressure has made the Iranian government eager to end the conflict. He urged the nation to sign a nuclear agreement to avoid further devastation.
"Iran is getting hit so hard, they want to make a deal very soon," Trump said. He said that Iran wants to make a deal with the U.S. "very badly."
While emphasizing the need for negotiation, the president also issued a stark warning regarding the consequences of a failure to reach an agreement. Trump said that the whole country is going to get blown up if they do not sign a deal.
Regarding the timeline of current military engagements, Trump said U.S. military operations against Iran will continue for at least another two weeks [1].
Reports on the current state of negotiations vary. Some sources indicate that Iran is eager to reach an agreement quickly, while others suggest that although Tehran wants a deal, it is not yet ready to finalize terms. Similarly, observers have noted a contrast between the president's calls for negotiation and his threats of total destruction.
“"Iran is getting hit so hard, they want to make a deal very soon."”
The administration is employing a 'maximum pressure' strategy, combining kinetic military strikes with diplomatic ultimatums. By setting a two-week window for continued operations, the U.S. is attempting to create a sense of urgency for Tehran to accept a new nuclear framework before further escalation occurs.
