Pakistan, May 20 -- US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could launch fresh military strikes against Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail, despite expressing hope for a peace agreement between the two countries.

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Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had delayed a major military assault on Iran at the last moment because negotiations were continuing. He claimed Tehran was seeking a deal after suffering heavy losses during months of conflict that began earlier this year.

Trump stated that the United States could decide within days whether to resume attacks, adding that the military remained prepared for a large-scale operation i...