Trump says U.S., Iran may be close to deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday a "positive development" is happening and he thought Iran was close to an agreement this time, hours after he announced a postponement of resumption of military strikes against the country.

This time was "a little bit different" from previously stalled talks in which Washington thought a deal was close, Trump told reporters at the White House. Trump added that the Gulf States asked him to hold off on attacks against Iran scheduled on Tuesday for a few days, but that the pause could last longer. Meanwhile, Trump stressed again that it is a must for Iran to give up its nuclear program.