Trump says a deal with Iran could be struck over the next month; says Netanyahu should be pardoned for corruption

Record ID: 2340143

  • Title: Trump says a deal with Iran could be struck over the next month; says Netanyahu should be pardoned for corruption
  • Date: 12th February 2026
  • Summary: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (FEBRUARY 12, 2026) (UNRESTRICTED POOL) U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP ENTERING ROOM (SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SAYING: JOURNALIST (OFF-CAMERA): "Following your meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) yesterday, has your thinking changed at all as it relates to these negotiation
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  • Keywords: Bibi Iran Netanyahu Trump deal
  • Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES
  • City: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES
  • Country: US
  • Topics: North America,Government/Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVA001505812022026RP1
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  • Story Text: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (February 12) the United States has to make a deal with Iran and thinks a deal could be struck over the next month.
    "We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic," Trump told reporters.
    Trump also said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should receive a pardon for corruption charges, saying Israeli President Isaac Herzog should be "ashamed of himself" for not granting one.
    "I think the people of Israel should really shame him. He's disgraceful for not giving it. He should give it," Trump said during a White House event.
    (Production: Ivan Romero)
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