US and Iran take different approaches in messaging battle around peace

As Washington and Tehran rush to try and strike a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, the two sides are taking vastly different approaches in public messaging.

For the past several weeks, President Donald Trump has said the United States is on the verge of striking a deal on favorable terms, and downplayed the threat posed by Iran. U.S. messaging has focused on calming global markets and keeping gas prices at a reasonable level, particularly before the midterm elections.