PARIS: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier warning time was “running out” for Tehran as the United States sends a large naval fleet to the region.

US president expressed hope that Tehran will agree to a deal

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday another US “armada” was floating toward Iran and he hoped that Tehran made a deal with Washington. “There is another…