WASHINGTON, May 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will not rush into a deal with Iran because of midterm political concerns, warning that Washington remained prepared to resume military action if ongoing negotiations fail to produce an agreement favored by the United States.
Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said Iran had hoped political pressure tied to the upcoming midterm elections would weaken his negotiating position.
"They thought they were going to outwait me," Trump said. "I don't care about the midterms."
Regarding the ongoing negotiations, Trump said Washington is not yet satisfied with the terms under discussion and remains prepared to resume military action if its demands are not met.
"We're not satisfied with it, but we will be," Trump said. "Either that or we'll have to just finish the job."
"They want to just make a deal," he said. "I don't think they have a choice."
Earlier on Wednesday, the White House denied an Iranian media report on the draft deal, an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding, as "a complete fabrication."
According to the Iranian state-run IRIB TV report, the draft included a withdrawal of U.S. forces from areas near Iran and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. ■
