Trump says he is sure Iran will seek talks 'soon'

US President Donald Trump says he is sure Tehran will "soon" seek to negotiate with Washington, and he dismissed media reports suggesting there was disagreement within the administration of his policy toward Iran.

"I'm sure that Iran will want to talk soon," Trump wrote on Twitter on May 15 without elaborating.

Trump's remarks follow comments he made on May 9 when he said he did not rule out a military confrontation with Iran. But he added, "What I would like to see with Iran, I would like to see them call me."

Iranian leaders responded by rejecting any talks with Washington.

Tensions have risen since Trump in May 2018 pulled the United States out of the 2015 nuclear deal that Iran signed with six world powers. The accord provided Tehran with relief from sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear program.

Based on agencies and on RFERL