Trump said Tuesday he is ready to exert "maximum pressure" on Iran if Tehran rejects the "olive branch" he believes he is offering with discussions for an Iranian nuclear deal.
At the same time, the U.S. president stated during a visit to Saudi Arabia that he wants to offer a "new path" to Iranian leaders, adding: "Regarding Iran, I have never been in favor of having perpetual enemies."
Trump said Tuesday he is ready to exert "maximum pressure" on Iran if Tehran rejects the "olive branch" he believes he is offering with discussions for an Iranian nuclear deal.
At the same time, the U.S. president stated during a visit to Saudi Arabia that he wants to offer a "new path" to Iranian leaders, adding: "Regarding Iran, I have never been in favor of having perpetual enemies."
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