President Donald Trump said Iran missed a crucial opportunity by not agreeing to a nuclear deal with the United States prior to Israeli military strikes, but said he is optimistic that Tehran may now be willing to come to the negotiating table.

�As I�ve been saying, I think a deal will be signed, or something will happen, but a deal will be signed,� Trump said Sunday on the sidelines of the G7 summit. �And I think Iran is foolish not to sign.�

The President reiterated his administration�s objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a long-standing concern that has escalated following recent hostilities in the region.

�I want to see no nuclear weapon in Iran and we’re well on our way to making sure that happens,� Trump said.

�Israel is doing very well, as you probably noticed,� he added. �I’ve spoken to everybody… I’m in constant touch.�

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