It's a lot of missiles, but it's not what it was when we first attacked," Trump told NBC News' on Friday, local time.When asked why Iran’s leaders — if as desperate as he has portrayed them — were not more inclined to strike a deal, Trump said: "Because they are strong There are things they never thought they'd be doing that they're going to have to do, they've got no choice, and it takes a little while."After the US and Israel launched the war against Iran on 28 February, Iran fired missiles and drones against Gulf states hosting US bases and largely stopped shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.The conflict has driven up oil prices and disrupted supply chains for other products