Reuters reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in an interview that he does not believe that US President Donald Trump wants a war with Iran but that members of his team including US National Security Advisor John Bolton; and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could goad Trump into conflict with Tehran.
“Those who have designed the policies that are being pursued do not simply want a negotiated solution. But let me make it clear that Iran is not seeking confrontation, but will not escape defending itself,” he said.