STORY: :: Trump says not too many significant differences remain with Iran as talks continue
:: Phoenix, Arizona / April 17, 2026
TRUMP: "Talks are going on, and it will go on over the weekend, and a lot of good things are happening, and that includes Lebanon too."
REPORTER: "There's been reporting today that there's still, Iran says there are significant differences, in order to reach a deal..."
TRUMP: "Well, there could be. Let's see what happens. If there are, we'll have to straighten it out. But I don't think there's too many significant differences."
REPORTER: "Mr. President, what will it take to end the blockade?"
TRUMP: "When the agreement is signed the blockade ends. As soon as the agreement gets signed, that's when the blockade ends."
He added that the United States had held "very good discussions" and said "a lot of good things are happening," including in Lebanon. Trump also said the blockade would end once an agreement was signed.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at Phoenix airport ahead of the Turning Point USA event.
