Trump says Iran peace deal is near after threatening new strikes
Summary
President Donald Trump announced he stopped plans for new military strikes on Iran because negotiators are close to extending a fragile ceasefire that started in April 2026. The ceasefire extension would allow more time to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and possibly end the conflict that began in February 2026 after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump initially threatened to escalate the conflict by targeting Iran’s oil and gas industries.
- Trump later said negotiations had reached a high level of approval by Iranian leaders and a deal was near.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated mediators are active, but no final agreement has been made yet.
- The conflict began on February 28, 2026, after joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
- The main issues in talks include Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipping.
- The ceasefire started in April 2026 and is fragile, with ongoing attempts to extend it.
- Recent back-and-forth attacks between the U.S. and Iran raised fears of a full-scale war.
- Trump described the situation as a “great settlement” but gave few details about the agreement.
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