President Donald Trump is projecting growing confidence that a deal with Iran is close at hand, even as military threats and conflicting narratives from Tehran continue to cloud the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump Says Iran Wants a Deal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump made clear that he believes Iran is actively seeking a resolution to the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have had very, very strong talks. We’ll see where they lead. We have points, major points of agreement. I would say almost all points of agreement,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He emphasized that the outreach came from Iran, not the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo they called. I didn’t call, they called. They want to make a deal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump framed the negotiations as consistent with his lifelong approach to diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy life is a deal. That’s all I do is deals my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also suggested that a resolution could come quickly, stating that discussions were ongoing and could continue immediately by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Trump Is Delaying Military Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite issuing a 48-hour ultimatum threatening to \u201cobliterate\u201d Iran\u2019s power plants, Trump has now delayed those strikes by five days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He tied the pause directly to progress in negotiations, calling the talks \u201cproductive\u201d and \u201cconstructive,\u201d and saying the delay is \u201csubject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The decision reflects a strategic shift. Trump is signaling that diplomacy may achieve what military force cannot, at least in the short term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who Trump Is Talking To and Who He Is Not<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump confirmed that U.S. representatives, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, held extended talks with what he described as a \u201crespected\u201d Iranian leader. However, he made clear that the U.S. is not negotiating directly with Iran\u2019s top authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have not talked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, he indicated that the U.S. is working with figures he believes are capable of representing Iran\u2019s leadership structure, even after significant losses among senior officials during the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump\u2019s Demands and Vision for a Deal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has outlined clear conditions for any agreement. The central demand is the elimination of Iran\u2019s nuclear capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe want to see no nuclear bomb, no nuclear weapon, not even close to it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He added that the U.S. would seek control over Iran\u2019s enriched uranium, a point Iran has historically rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, Trump framed the broader goal as regional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe want to see peace in the Middle East.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conflicting Claims From Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While Trump describes active negotiations, Iranian officials are denying that talks are taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere has been no negotiation and there is no negotiation,\u201d Iranian state media reported, accusing Trump of engaging in \u201cpsychological warfare.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iranian outlets have also portrayed Trump\u2019s delay in military action as a retreat in the face of Iranian warnings. This sharp contradiction highlights the uncertainty surrounding the diplomatic process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Markets React to Signs of a Deal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Financial markets have responded quickly to Trump\u2019s announcement of potential progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stocks surged initially, with the Dow Jones jumping more than 1,200 points before settling lower but still significantly up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oil prices, which had been rising sharply due to the conflict, dropped after news of the talks, with crude falling several percentage points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the relief, volatility remains high, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Global energy markets have already been shaken by the conflict, particularly due to Iran\u2019s control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for roughly one-fifth of the world\u2019s oil supply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" President Donald Trump is projecting growing confidence that a deal with Iran is close at hand, even as military threats and conflicting narratives from Tehran continue to cloud the situation. Trump Says Iran Wants a Deal Trump made clear that he believes Iran is actively seeking a resolution to the conflict. \u201cWe have had very, very strong talks. We’ll see where they lead. We have points, major points of agreement. I would say almost all points of agreement,\u201d Trump said. 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