With the West Asia conflict continuing and a peace deal hanging in the air, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is seeking a massive $1.5 trillion investment in the American military over the coming year, while also claiming that Iran is desperate to strike a deal with Washington.
Speaking during his administration’s 12th Cabinet meeting, the two-time US President struck a combative tone on Tehran even as he signalled openness to a negotiated settlement over Iran’s nuclear programme.