Donald Trump said that he wanted Iran to be “peaceful and successful” and that he “would like to” conclude an agreement with Tehran.
He said he “hated” taking measures against the country the last time he was in the White House, adding: “They were essentially broken and they had no money for Hezbollah, they n ‘had no money for Hamas.
But he added: “I would love to be able to do a lot, a matter where you (Iranians) can continue your life.”
He said he had “many friends from Iran and many friends who are Iran’s Americans, and they are very proud of Iran”.
The president continued: “I hope we will be able to do something so that this is not found in a very catastrophic situation.
“I really want to see peace.”
However, he added: “They cannot have a nuclear weapon.
“If they can convince us that they will not, and I hope they can, it’s very easy to do.”
