Sullivan says Trump will be forced into 'bad deal' with Iran

WASHINGTON, United States — Jake Sullivan, who served as U.S. national security adviser under President Joe Biden, said Donald Trump will end up signing a "bad deal" with Iran. Speaking in an interview, Sullivan said Iran is seeking to strengthen its position in negotiations with Washington. Sullivan also said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had communicated with previous U.S. administrations about taking action against Iran. He did not elaborate on the timing or content of those contacts. Trump said Monday evening that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the United States is maintaining control through a naval blockade. The U.S. president said Iran could mine the Strait, but that the blockade was proving effective. Trump claimed Iran is in "big trouble" and that its military has been fully defeated. According to Trump, the goal is not to extend the existing memorandum of understanding with Iran but solely to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. No further details on the status of talks were immediately available.