Trump: Iran called and wants to make a deal

Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed at a campaign rally in Michigan that Iran had contacted him and was seeking a deal. The remarks came as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise and the United States and Iran remain involved in multiple disputes.

• Donald Trump said at his campaign rally in Michigan that Iran had contacted him and was seeking a deal.
• Trump said Iran is seeking a deal with the United States because of its economic situation.
• He also claimed that under his presidency, Iran spent “zero dollars” on “terrorism.”
• In his speech, Trump pointed out that Iran currently has “billions of dollars.”
• He predicted that if he returns to the presidency, Iran will contact him within a week.
• Trump went on to say that if he wins the election, Iran will reach a deal within a month.
• Ynet reported that Trump described Iran in this speech as “a country that is currently in a very bad situation.”
• Mashregh News quoted Trump in its headline as saying: “Don’t make a mistake!”. Coverage difference: Ynet focused on Trump’s claim that Iran had contacted him and wanted a deal, and provided more details from his remarks about Iran’s economic situation and his predictions for the future. In contrast, Mashregh News selected only one part of his remarks as the headline and covered fewer details of the full content of his statements.