Trump address live: ‘Appropriate people want a deal’ - Trump hints at contact by Iran
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What Happened
President Donald Trump delivered an unplanned Oval Office address on April 13, 2026, following a US blockade on Iranian ports. Trump stated Iranian officials contacted him seeking a deal and warned that Iranian fast-attack ships approaching the blockade would be eliminated. He claimed China wants the conflict ended and suggested Cuba could be a future focus. Trump defended a controversial religious image he posted and refused to apologize for criticizing Pope Leo XIV regarding the Iran war.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpIranUS BlockadeStrait of HormuzChinaCubaPope Leo XIV