Washington DC, May 27 -- US President Donald Trump remained committed to striking a favourable ceasefire deal with Iran, warning that he "won't be outlasted" as he "doesn't care about the midterm" elections.

Speaking during a cabinet meeting, Trump dismissed concerns of war affecting the Republicans' performance at home and remained determined towards the goal of stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons, which he believes serve the higher purpose that will benefit the world.

"They thought they were going to outwait me, you know? We'll outwait him; he's got the midterms, I don't care about the midterms," he said.

"Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. I'm doing that for the world, not just for us," he added.

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