Ankara, Oct. 24 -- US Ambassador to Turkiye Tom Barrack has said a US strike on Iran could take place this weekend, while reiterating that President Donald Trump remains open to a deal with Tehran.

"Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely," Barrack said in an interview with Lebanese-Australian entrepreneur Mario Nawfal on Friday (local time).

Barrack, who also serves as Trump's special envoy, made the remarks amid diplomatic efforts by regional countries, including Pakistan and Qatar, to bridge differences between Washington and Tehran. He said Trump remained open to negotiations but warned that continued threats against the United States, its allies and Gulf countries would have consequences.

"The president has been clear. I'...