US President Donald Trump believes a new Iran deal will take time. He defends his negotiation strategy and sees no immediate troop withdrawal from the region. Trump stated Iran must change its long-standing positions. Public opinion favors a swift agreement to end the conflict. Trump also criticized the Obama-era nuclear deal.

US President Donald Trump said reaching an agreement with Iran will take time, pushing back against critics who have urged his administration to move more quickly.

President Donald Trump has offered a rare assessment of Iran's leadership, describing Tehran's rulers as "strong" and "proud" while explaining why a comprehensive agreement to end…