WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action, despite Tehran warning that its arsenal of missiles would never be up for discussion. "I can say this, they do want to make a deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want, heading toward Iran right now," Trump said, referring to a US naval carrier group in waters off Iran. One senior Gulf official in touch with the Trump administration said that the United States was closely guarded on what it has planned. - 'Reducing' tensions -Iran has warned that it would respond instantly with missile strikes against US bases, ships and allies, notably Israel.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 31, 2026 02:38 UTC