U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States may have to complete what he described as the “mission” in Iran, while keeping the door open to a potential agreement with Tehran. He also revealed that he had spoken with billionaire Elon Musk about the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine.
Speaking at a rally on Saturday evening, Trump said the United States might have to finish the mission in Iran, adding that a deal remained a possibility.
The president provided no further details about the steps Washington might take or the conditions that could lead to an agreement with Tehran.
His remarks come amid continued tensions between the two countries and diplomatic efforts aimed at resuming negotiations.
Iran Offers to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Lifting Blockade
Meanwhile, sources said Iran had submitted a proposal to the U.S. administration through Pakistan, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the lifting of the American blockade on its ports.
According to the sources, Tehran informed Islamabad that it was open to resuming negotiations with Washington. However, no final agreement between the two sides has been announced.
Trump Reveals Talks with Elon Musk About Starlink in Ukraine
On the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump disclosed that he had spoken with Elon Musk about the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine.
The U.S. president did not provide details of the conversation or say whether it had resulted in any new arrangements concerning the service.
Satellite communications services are important in Ukraine, where they are used for a range of civilian and military purposes amid concerns that restrictions could affect continued access to these services.
Trump Links Deals with Moscow to Ending the War
Separately, Trump stressed that his administration was working to end the war between Russia and Ukraine before pursuing any deals with Moscow, linking potential agreements with Russia to progress toward ending the conflict.
His remarks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country was ready to end the war as soon as possible.
In an interview with the U.S. network ABC, Zelenskyy said Russia controlled approximately 19% of Ukrainian territory.
Disagreements over the terms for ending the war remain unresolved, and no specific date has been announced for reaching an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.
As Trump signals possible new options regarding Iran while seeking a settlement to the war in Ukraine, he continues to leave the door open to diplomacy without ruling out other options on the Iran file.
