Trump announced the proximity of a deal with Iran

American leader Donald Trump said on May 18 that the United States and Iran are close to concluding a deal.

"We had periods when we thought we were close to a deal, but it didn't work out. It's a little different now," he said during an event on healthcare accessibility at the White House.

In addition, the US president added that the countries of the Middle East region also believe in the likelihood of a deal. Trump also noted that large-scale negotiations are underway with the Iranian side.

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