President Trump: Iran is begging to make a deal

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  March 26, 2026 at 17:27  |  4:10  |  CNBC

Summary

  • President Trump claims extensive military success against Iran, destroying approximately 90% of missile launchers and missiles, along with navy, air force, and defense industrial base.
  • He asserts that Iran is actively "begging" to make a deal, contradicting media reports that suggest otherwise.
  • Trump criticizes the Obama administration's Iran nuclear deal, stating it would have led to nuclear weapons, and credits his termination of the deal for preventing this.
  • He highlights Iran's escalation in attacking neighboring countries: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Oman, which shocked regional observers.
  • The speech emphasizes U.S. military precision and display of force, comparing current operations to smaller actions in Venezuela.
  • Trump expresses uncertainty about whether a deal with Iran will be reached, noting they should have negotiated earlier.
  • He ties the situation to broader criticisms of the Biden administration's border policies and historical presidential inaction over 47 years.
  • Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are heightened, with implications for regional stability and potential indirect effects on markets like energy, though no explicit market views are given.
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