Trump Says Another Two to Three Weeks in Iran War

President Trump says “time is not of the essence for us” in making a deal with Iran.

• Trump speaks in an interview with Salem News Channel
• “Probably another two weeks...maybe three weeks,” Trump adds
• NOTE: US and Iran Trade Fire in Gulf, Shaking Four-Week Ceasefire

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