Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism
President Trump has indicated that the United States is not in a hurry to finalize a deal with Iran, dampening previous optimism about a resolution. The ongoing conflict has seen significant disagreements between the two nations, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program and the release of frozen assets. As the war continues, both sides remain at an impasse on key issues, with no immediate agreement in sight.
- ▪Trump stated that the US blockade on Iranian ships will remain until a deal is certified and signed.
- ▪Iranian media reported that the US is obstructing parts of a potential deal, including the release of frozen funds.
- ▪The US Secretary of State emphasized that the president will not agree to a bad deal, indicating a preference for a solid agreement.
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EXPLAINERNews|ConflictIran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimismTrump says Washington not in rush to sign a deal with Iran as Iranian media warn of disagreements on some key issues.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfoplay videoplay videoVideo Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds play-arrow28:00What's the long-term global impact of the war on Iran?By ReutersPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026United States President Donald Trump has told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised a day earlier.The US blockade on Iranian ships in the…
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