Trump says he would prefer a deal with Iran to further military action

Trump says he would prefer a deal with Iran to further military action US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington is holding talks with Tehran and would prefer an agreement over further military action against Iran. Speaking in Las Vegas, Trump said the US had been preparing to launch what he described as “the biggest attack since World War II before Iranian officials asked for negotiations. “I would rather make a deal with Iran because I don’t want to kill people,” he added, while reaffirming his commitment to ensuring Tehran would not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.