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Trump tells Axios he expects Iran deal "in a day or two"

Trump tells Axios he expects Iran deal "in a day or two"

Summary

President Donald Trump told Axios that U.S. and Iranian negotiators are likely to meet soon and may finalize a peace deal within a day or two to end the war. While progress has been made, U.S. officials say important issues remain unresolved.

Key Facts

  • President Trump expects a U.S.-Iran meeting this weekend to finalize a peace deal.
  • Negotiators are close to agreeing on a short, three-page peace plan.
  • One part of the deal involves the U.S. releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for Iran giving up enriched uranium.
  • The plan includes a temporary stop on Iran enriching uranium.
  • Trump will keep the naval blockade on Iran until the deal is finalized.
  • Iran announced it will keep the strait open for the rest of the ceasefire, which ends April 21.
  • Trump said the deal will help make Israel safe and wants Israeli attacks on Lebanon to stop.
  • Some Israeli officials oppose the deal and want to continue fighting in Iran and Lebanon.
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