According to a video from 3:20 posted on Fox News on Wednesday July 15, 2026, President Donald Trump said Iranian officials reached out for a meeting just before he arrived at the Defense and Innovation Summit in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, describing it as part of a pattern where Tehran repeatedly seeks talks with Washington.
Trump shared the detail while discussing his approach to negotiating with Iran’s leadership.
Trump explained that Iran has consistently sought engagement with the United States, even as military tensions between the two countries have escalated.
He said this latest outreach came directly ahead of his appearance at the summit, underscoring what he described as growing pressure on Tehran following weeks of continued American strikes.
In his words, Donald Trump said, “We received a call just as I was coming here. They want the meet. They always want to meet. But, you know, this should have been done by other presidents for many years, for 47 years, but really a lot longer than that,” he said.
Trump said he believes his direct and forceful approach to Iran is what has finally pushed the country toward the negotiating table, something he argued previous administrations failed to achieve.
He pointed to Iran’s severely diminished military capacity, stating their weapons stockpile has dropped by roughly 91 percent and their missile launcher capabilities have been significantly reduced.
Trump added that despite Iran’s weakened state, the country remains dangerous, though he expressed confidence that continued pressure, including recent B-2 bomber strikes, would eventually force Tehran into a lasting agreement.
He said the timing of Iran’s latest call reflected the effectiveness of his administration’s strategy toward the regime….See More