Trump warns Iran to make nuclear deal 'before it is too late'
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his warning to Iran to make a nuclear deal.
Trump posted on social media on Friday, "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left." He strongly urged the country to make concessions on its nuclear development by warning, "No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE."
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