US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new nuclear deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear programme.

Trump wants to strike a new agreement with Tehran to replace the deal he had withdrew the United States from during his first term in office. In an interview to US media outlets, Trump stressed that he prefers taking a peaceful approach, and reaching a diplomatic agreement without having to resort to force. He also hinted that he expects results “very soon”.

“Hopefully we can have a peace deal, I’m not speaking out of strength or weakness. I’m just saying I’d rather see a peace deal, than the other. But, the other, will solve the problem,” said Trump.