WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday said Tehran was reaching out to the United States about making a deal amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, adding that further
Trump Says Iran Seeking Deal as US Plans Further Oil Market Actions
US-Iran Relations and Oil Market Developments
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday said Tehran was reaching out to the United States about making a deal amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, adding that further action to reduce pressure on oil was imminent.
Trump's Statements on Iran's Diplomatic Overtures
"They're calling, they're saying 'how do we make a deal?' I said you're being a little bit late," said Trump, speaking at an event with the Inter Miami soccer team at the White House.
US Military Actions and Their Impact
Trump touted the U.S. military actions in Iran, saying they were destroying Tehran's missile and drone capability and that "their navy is gone - 24 ships in three days," as he called on Iranian diplomats to request asylum and help shape a better country.
Call to Iranian Diplomats
"We also urge Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum and to help us shape a new and better Iran," he said.
Iran's Response and Oil Market Implications
Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York declined to comment.
Oil Market Stability and Future Actions
While Trump said oil had "pretty much stabilized," he said further action to reduce pressure on it was imminent.
Expected Treasury Department Measures
The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to announce measures as soon as Thursday aimed at combating rising energy prices, including potential action involving the oil futures market, a senior White House official said earlier on Thursday.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Bo Erickson and Costas Pitas; Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; editing by Michelle Nichols)
