Former Central Intelligence Agency chief John Brennan has said he places greater trust in Iran’s statements than those of US President Donald Trump.
In a statement, Brennan said that despite facts emerging repeatedly, President Trump is not prepared to accept them. He said Trump is seeking to escape a setback of his own making, adding that the president is wrong in stating that Iran wishes to negotiate on American terms.
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Separately, United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Tehran had offered Washington a “very significant prize” linked to oil and gas, expressing hope that an agreement to end the conflict could be within reach.
Speaking in the Oval Office, he said Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were leading the discussions and were dealing “with the right people” in Iran.
