'What Changed?': Karoline Leavitt Asked About Trump's Iran Deal Switch-Up Ahead Of Netanyahu Visit

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During a White House press briefing on Monday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about President Trump saying he would be open to a 'more permanent' deal with Iran.

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00:00Thanks, Carolina.

00:02With Prime Minister Netanyahu visiting the White House today,

00:05yesterday the President said that he was working on a permanent,

00:08on a more permanent deal with Iran,

00:10but several days ago he didn't think one was necessary.

00:13What changed?

00:14Ms. Well, when you asked me about this,

00:16or when you all asked me about this several weeks ago,

00:19I said the President thought maybe an Iran deal was not necessary,

00:22but of course the President is always interested in peace and diplomacy.

00:25That remains true.

00:27And the administration continues to be in contact,

00:30both directly and indirectly, with the Iranians on a deal.

00:33And then on –

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