Trump has claimed an Iran deal was imminent at least 37 times
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CNN noted that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed a deal with Iran was imminent, counting at least 37 occasions — including before the ceasefire — in which he publicly said an agreement was close or… pic.twitter.com/MYZYBktM5i

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Trump has claimed an Iran deal was imminent at least 37 times

CNN noted that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed a deal with Iran was imminent, counting at least 37 occasions — including before the ceasefire — in which he publicly said an agreement was close or suggested Iran was desperate to reach one.

The network argued there is no more evidence today that a deal is near than there was months ago, suggesting Trump may be trying to calm financial markets, convince others through repetition, or genuinely believes he can will an agreement into existence. CNN concluded that his repeated claims of an imminent deal should no longer be taken seriously. .....