Iran Appears to Blink After Trump's Threats of Major Attack; "Perimeters of a Deal" Announced

President Trump's threats of escalating military action against Iran have triggered intense diplomatic activity, with allies urging caution and claims of a potential deal emerging.

Trump stated Friday he planned to "hit them very hard" in Iran, a vow that prompted a flurry of diplomatic efforts. He later suggested he was holding off on immediate military action, citing requests from allies and Iran, and claiming "the perimeters of a deal" had been agreed to. However, diplomatic sources indicate that while there are signs of progress toward an arrangement to reopen the Strait, no concrete deal has been finalized, and Iran's leverage remains a significant factor.

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We will be hitting them. We will be hitting them very hard. At some point, they're going to say, we just can't take it anymore.

American allies, including the Saudi crown prince, reportedly urged Trump to back off plans to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure. Late Saturday, Trump indicated that military action at levels unseen since World War II remained an option, but he is currently delaying such measures. The situation remains tense as the conflict with Iran enters its sixth month, with recent escalations including Iran hitting Egypt and Saudi Arabia joining the U.S. in bombing Iranian-backed militias.

Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, speaking on "Face the Nation," acknowledged the prolonged nature of the conflict, which was initially expected to last only weeks. He noted the widening targets and the administration's consideration of "military action on levels unseen since World War II." Kelly, who sits on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services committees, was expected to provide further insight into the administration's strategy and the intelligence assessments regarding Iran.

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Good morning, Margaret.