US President Donald Trump said on Friday that “totally defeated” Iran “wants a deal” but not one he would accept.
“The Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States Military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated and wants a deal - But not a deal that I would accept!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Iran had ruled out the possibility of a ceasefire with the US and Israel on Tuesday, saying it intends to continue responding to attacks against the country.
“Certainly, we aren’t seeking a ceasefire,” Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf had said on X. “We believe the aggressor must be punished and taught a lesson that will deter them from attacking Iran again.”
Since Israel and the US launched joint attacks against Iran on February 28, killing at least 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, hostilities have escalated.
Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.
