Trump claimed Iran deal imminent 37 times, CNN analysis finds

A CNN report published on Tuesday has documented that US President Donald Trump has claimed an agreement with Iran is imminent at least 37 times since early April, despite no such deal being reached. The analysis, cited by Press TV, traces a series of public statements, social media posts, and media interviews in which Trump repeatedly predicted that an agreement was close at hand or asserted that Iran was eager to conclude one.

According to the analysis, Trump first announced after the unilateral ceasefire he declared on April 7 amid Iran's successful retaliation that the two sides were "very far along" and needed two weeks for "the Agreement to be finalized and consummated." He concluded at the time by saying that "it is an Honor to have this Long-term problem close to resolution." The CNN noted that no such resolution followed, but said the US president continued to suggest that an agreement was imminent.

The analysis stated that, including the period before the ceasefire, Trump has made such claims at least 37 times through social media posts, public appearances, and conversations with the media. "There’s no indication that’s any more true today than it was back on April 7," the article read. It added that Trump "keeps saying it, either because he’s delusional, trying to calm the financial markets or thinking he can will it into existence."

The report by Mehr News Agency (MNA) highlighted that the CNN analysis found no evidence that an agreement is any closer than it was in early April. The repeated claims come amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, including US-Israeli aggression on Iran and Iran's war footing. The analysis suggests that Trump's statements may be aimed at calming financial markets or reflecting a belief that he can force a deal through sheer repetition.