Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran54 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJaroslav LukivReutersUS President Donald Trump said both "both sides must take their time" to get a deal "right"US President Donald Trump has instructed his negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement between the two sides was close.In a social media post, Trump said "constructive" talks were proceeding but added that "both sides must take their time and get it right".Trump had said on Saturday that a deal with Iran - which he called a "memorandum of understanding" - had been "largely negotiated", prompting speculation an announcement could be imminent.Comments made by Iranian officials over the weekend had likewise signalled both sides were making progress on elements of a peace deal.Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Saturday progress did not mean agreements would be reached on key issues, and accused the US of "contradictory statements".US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier on Sunday that "significant progress" had been made, but there was still "work to do".Trump also said Tehran "must understand" it cannot develop a nuclear weapon, a message supported by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in a post on Sunday.Follow live updatesIsrael and the US began massive air strikes on Iran on 28 February, while Tehran retaliated by firing drones and missiles at Israel and US targets in countries across the Gulf.A ceasefire agreed in April meant to facilitate talks has largely been observed despite occasional exchanges of fire.Neither Washington nor Tehran have officially confirmed details of a potential deal, but reports have started to emerge on some possible elements.A 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are among those believed t...