--- title: "Trump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-iran-wants-a-deal-but-is-not-ready" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-says-iran-wants-a-deal-but-is-not-ready" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-iran-wants-a-deal-but-is-not-ready.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-says-iran-wants-a-deal-but-is-not-ready" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-09-18T06:45:34.226Z" source_reported: "2026-09-18T03:56:00.000Z" updated: "2026-09-18T06:45:34.226Z" trust_score: 68 critic_score: 77 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-18T06:30:21.988877+00:00" --- # Trump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready *US President to meet GCC leaders amid ongoing conflict with Iran* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 68 of 100, higher is better. Trust 68 – includes Trump’s quote, multiple outlets, specific meeting time/place; no documents or detailed figures cited. - Craft 77 of 100, higher is better. Critic 77 – provides context, clear facts, specific names/dates, and coherent narrative. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15 – language measured, no sensational exaggeration. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - President Trump said Iran wants to make a deal but is not ready, and that the US will either make a good deal or no deal at all. - Trump is expected to meet leaders of the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. - The US State Department sent initial invitations for the GCC leaders’ meeting on Wednesday. - Gulf countries hosting US military bases have experienced Iranian attacks during the conflict, affecting regional economies through disruptions to oil and natural gas exports. President Trump stated that Iran wishes to reach an agreement with the United States but is not yet prepared to do so. He indicated that any potential deal must meet US expectations, stating, "We're gonna either make a deal that's good, or we're not gonna make a deal at all." Trump expressed hope that Washington was moving "towards the end of the war." This statement comes ahead of Trump's anticipated meeting with leaders from the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. The meeting is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The US State Department sent initial invitations for this gathering on Wednesday. The context for these discussions includes ongoing Iranian attacks against Gulf countries that host US military bases. These attacks have led to disruptions in regional oil and natural gas exports, impacting local economies. ## Coverage comparison The Hindu's report was inaccessible due to subscription requirements. The remaining six reports all covered Trump's statements regarding Iran and the upcoming GCC meeting. Five of these reports were digests, with one full report from Deccan Chronicle. ## Omissions None of the right-rated digests mention the US House of Representatives' vote on a resolution to limit Trump's authority to continue military operations against Iran, nor the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The single left-rated report was inaccessible. No centre-rated outlet reported on this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (1) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 83% (5) 1 of 7 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-18T06:30:21.988877+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-18T07:15:11.162Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The single left-rated report, from The Hindu, was not accessible for analysis. Therefore, no specific emphasis from this side can be determined from the provided material. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - Right-rated reports led on President Trump's declaration that Iran wants a deal but is not ready, and his firm stance on only accepting a "good deal or no deal at all." The Deccan Chronicle, which provided a full report, also mentioned the upcoming meeting with GCC leaders and the context of Iranian attacks on regional bases and economic disruptions. Other right-rated digests also highlighted Trump's direct quotes on the deal and the meeting with GCC leaders. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 2 - high: 2 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [i24NEWS](https://i24news.tv/en/news/international/artc-iran-wants-to-make-a-deal-they-re-not-ready-president-trump-says-following-rally-in-north-carolina-live-blog) — 'Iran wants to make a deal; they're not ready,' President Trump says following rally in North Carolina - [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/videos/shorts/trump-reiterates-iran-war-talking-points-says-iran-wants-to-make-a-deal/article71479330.ece) — Trump reiterates Iran war talking points, says Iran wants to make a deal - [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/world/we-re-gonna-either-make-a-deal-that-s-good-or-not-make-a-deal-at-all-says-trump-ahead-of-expected-meeting-2026-09-18) — 'A Good Deal or No Deal': Trump's Big Message to Iran; Will the War End Soon? - [Deccan Chronicle](https://deccanchronicle.com/world/americas/trump-says-hell-make-a-good-deal-or-no-deal-ahead-of-gcc-meeting-1988348) — Trump Says He’ll Make a Good Deal or No Deal Ahead of GCC Meeting - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-were-gonna-either-make-a-deal-thats-good-or-not-make-a-deal-at-all-says-trump-ahead-of-expected-meeting-with-gcc-leaders-7609181.html) — “We’re Gonna Either Make a Deal That’s Good, or Not Make a Deal at All”, Says Trump Ahead of Expected Meeting with GCC Leaders - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/usa/2026/09/18/2600373.html) — UPDATE: President Trump confirms he might OUTRIGHT REFUSE any form of a deal with Iran - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/usa-news/were-gonna-either-make-a-deal-thats-good-or-not-make-a-deal-at-all-says-trump-ahead-of-expected-meeting-with-gcc-leaders) — “We’re gonna either make a deal that’s good, or not make a deal at all”, says Trump ahead of expected meeting with GCC leaders - The Tribune ## Questions **What did President Trump say about Iran's desire for a deal?** President Trump stated that Iran wants to make a deal with the US but is not yet ready. He also indicated that the US would only agree to a deal that meets its expectations, otherwise, there would be no deal at all. **Who is President Trump expected to meet soon?** President Trump is expected to meet with leaders from the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations. This meeting is anticipated to take place during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. **What is the current situation in the region?** Gulf countries hosting US military bases have faced attacks from Iran during the ongoing conflict. These hostilities have caused disruptions to oil and natural gas exports, affecting regional economies. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-iran-wants-a-deal-but-is-not-ready. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready", https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-iran-wants-a-deal-but-is-not-ready