U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he believes there is a “good chance” of reaching a deal with Iran as soon as Monday, a day ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing.
"I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now," the president told a Fox News journalist.
"If they don't make a deal and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil," he added.
He later told Israeli Channel 12 News that an agreement with Tehran could be reached by Tuesday.
He said he had granted amnesty to Iranian negotiators to ensure talks could continue, though there was no immediate response from Tehran. Trump said previously that Washington was in contact with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker.
