U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran is interested in negotiations and expressed confidence that a deal will be reached by Monday. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, he confirmed that the U.S. had attempted to deliver weapons to the protesters in Iran, but those weapons ended up with the Kurds instead.
Fox News journalist Trey Yingst mentioned that he spoke with President Trump for about 15 minutes, during which the president also highlighted behind-the-scenes efforts to negotiate with Iran. Trump noted that those in Iran who are open to negotiations would not be harmed. He reiterated that a deal is expected by Monday and warned that if it does not materialise, the U.S. would take strong action, potentially targeting Iranian bridges, power plants, and oil facilities.
🚨 BREAKING: @TreyYingst details his phone call with President Trump this morning about the ongoing negotiations with Iran.
“The president tells me, ‘If they don’t make a deal, and fast, I’m considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil.'” | @foxandfriends pic.twitter.com/Si0GDQUOnH
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 5, 2026
According to Yingst, President Trump also revealed information regarding secret U.S. actions during the protests in Iran. He alleged that the U.S. sent a significant number of weapons to Iran with the intention of inciting violent protests through the Kurds, although it seems the Kurds retained those weapons. Additionally, President Trump threatened Iran on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that if it does not immediately open the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s bridges and power plants will face severe attacks on Tuesday.
