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Iran calling US about a deal, says trump
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 5, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 5, 2026
Quick Summary
President Trump said on March 5 that Iran had reached out to the U.S. seeking a deal amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes, asserting Tehran was “a little bit late.” He also indicated imminent U.S. Treasury measures targeting oil markets.
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)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump claimed Iran is now seeking a deal amid intense U.S.–Israel military pressure, saying, “you’re being a little bit late.” (channelnewsasia.com)
- •He emphasized U.S. strikes have heavily degraded Iran’s military capabilities, including destroying “24 ships in three days,” and urged Iranian diplomats to defect. (channelnewsasia.com)
- •Trump noted oil markets had “pretty much stabilized,” but signaled U.S. Treasury would act imminently, potentially via oil‑futures measures to alleviate energy pressures. (channelnewsasia.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Iran calling US about a deal, says Trump
1What did Trump say about Iran reaching out to the US?
Trump stated that Iran is calling the US asking how to make a deal, though he called it 'a little bit late.'
2What recent military actions did Trump mention regarding Iran?
Trump claimed US actions destroyed Iran's missile and drone capabilities, and eliminated 24 ships in three days.
3What did Trump urge Iranian diplomats to do?
Trump urged Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum and help shape a new and better Iran.
4What action is the US Treasury Department expected to take regarding oil?
The US Treasury is expected to announce measures to combat rising energy prices, possibly including action on the oil futures market.
5Did Iran respond to Trump's remarks?
Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York declined to comment on Trump's statements.
