Trump says he’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on Iran as he weighs peace deal — warns he may blast regime ‘to kingdom come’
President Trump expressed uncertainty about reaching a peace agreement with Iran, stating it is a 'solid 50/50' chance. He indicated that he would decide by May 24 whether to resume military action against Iran. Negotiators from Pakistan and Qatar are currently in Tehran to discuss the situation.
- ▪Trump stated he is considering a peace deal with Iran but may opt for military action instead.
- ▪He mentioned having reviewed a draft agreement but did not confirm its approval.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Iran amid preparations for a potential military attack.
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US News breaking Trump says he’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on Iran as he weighs peace deal — warns he may blast regime ‘to kingdom come’ By Geoff Earle Published May 23, 2026, 12:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump said it was a “solid 50/50” Saturday whether he could forge a peace agreement with Iran and would likely decide by May 24 whether to resume the war and “blow them to kingdom come.” Trump made the comments as he prepared to meet negotiators Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to talk over Iran’s latest response to the US peace proposal, Axios reported. Negotiators from Pakistan and Qatar visited Tehran on Friday in hopes of reaching an agreement.
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