'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran
Summary
President Donald Trump said he told his negotiators not to rush into a peace deal with Iran, despite signs of progress toward ending the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The proposed agreement would start with reopening the Strait of Hormuz before discussing Iran's nuclear program in detail.Key Facts
- The US and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8, 2026.
- The conflict began after US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, and Iran responded with missile and drone strikes.
- Iran’s ally Hezbollah attacked Israel after Iran's supreme leader was killed in US-Israeli strikes.
- President Trump stated the US naval blockade on Iran’s ports will remain until a deal is fully signed.
- A draft deal would focus first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to ease economic pressure.
- Negotiations about Iran’s nuclear program details will take more time to finalize.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal has regional support but will not be quick or simple.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed agreement talks with President Trump.
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