In the past few hours, there has apparently been a change in the American position in favor of a preemptive strike on Iran.

We have a little conflict against Iran [...]. We're doing very well militarily and financially against Iran.

When asked if he was "over negotiating with the Iranians at this point", he said:

I think we're not negotiating. Something one way or the other will happen fairly soon. Most people seem to think it’s after the election, we’re gonna see what happens, but I'm going to say this: what we've done with Iran is amazing.

My attitude to Putin is very clear. I think that if we lift sanctions, we will make him stronger. It’s not something personal between me and President Trump, and of course I’m against of any lifting of sanctions.