PARIS, France, Feb 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional war. "The Americans should know that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war," he said, telling Iranians they "should not be scared" of Trump's rhetoric. He said Iran has lost trust in the United States as a negotiating partner, adding that some countries in the region were acting as intermediaries to rebuild trust. The step matched similar classifications enacted by the United States, Canada and Australia. The US president previously said he believed Iran would make a deal over its nuclear and missile programmes rather than face military action.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 02, 2026 02:39 UTC