By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-says-hes-in-no-hurry-to-make-an-iran-deal Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump says he's in 'no hurry' to make an Iran deal World May 20, 2026 11:32 AM EDT President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday he might be willing to accept a smaller scale deal with Tehran that would simply open the Strait of Hormuz but potentially not address larger goals. Watch the clip in the video player above. Trump was asked about Iran before boarding Air Force One to fly to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut to deliver a commencement address. He said of such a deal, "The strait would have to open immediately." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. But, he added, "I'm in no hurry." READ MORE: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it He shrugged off suggestions that GOP performances in November's midterm elections could increase the political pressure to make a deal, but also said: "We could do it another way." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday he might be willing to accept a smaller scale deal with Tehran that would simply open the Strait of Hormuz but potentially not address larger goals. Watch the clip in the video player above. Trump was asked about Iran before boarding Air Force One to fly to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut to deliver a commencement address. He said of such a deal, "The strait would have to open immediately." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. But, he added, "I'm in no hurry." READ MORE: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it He shrugged off suggestions that GOP performances in November's midterm elections could increase the political pressure to make a deal, but also said: "We could do it another way." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now