Trump says Iran negotiations in final stages, warns of attacks if deal fails
President Trump announced that negotiations with Iran are nearing completion while warning of potential military action if a deal is not reached. Despite ongoing talks, progress has been limited, and Iran has accused the U.S. of preparing for renewed conflict. The situation remains tense as both sides exchange messages through intermediaries and Iran continues to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are in the final stages and warned of possible attacks if a deal fails.
- ▪Iran has accused the U.S. of plotting to restart the war and threatened retaliation for any strikes.
- ▪The U.S. and Iran are exchanging messages through a Pakistani minister, with Iran submitting a new offer to the U.S.
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President Donald Trump delivers the commencement address during the United States Coast Guard Academy's graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut on Wednesday. UPI-YonhapDUBAI/WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were "in the final stages", while warning of further attacks unless Tehran agrees to a peace deal. Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have shown little progress. Trump said this week he came close to ordering more attacks, but held off to allow time for negotiations."We're in the final stages of Iran. We'll see what happens.
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