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Iran Deal Near, Then Missiles Flew: Trump Reveals Diplomatic Setback
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Iran Deal Near, Then Missiles Flew: Trump Reveals Diplomatic Setback

From Al Bawaba · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a deal with Iran was close before recent missile attacks complicated negotiations.
  • Trump urged Iran to halt missile attacks against Israel and return to talks.
  • The escalation of tensions has threatened diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran.

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that a potential agreement with Iran was nearing completion before recent missile attacks disrupted diplomatic efforts. He called on Iran to cease its missile strikes against Israel and re-engage in negotiations, suggesting that the escalating tensions have jeopardized the progress made.

Trump indicated that the diplomatic path was close to a breakthrough, but the recent actions by Iran have created a significant setback. The U.S. administration has been engaged in efforts to de-escalate tensions and find a resolution, but the missile launches have introduced new complications.

The situation highlights the delicate balance in U.S.-Iran relations, where diplomatic overtures can be quickly overshadowed by military actions. The future of the potential agreement now hinges on Iran's response to Trump's call for a halt to missile attacks and its willingness to return to the negotiating table.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to halt its missile attacks against Israel and return to negotiations, saying a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran was close before the latest escalation threatened diplomatic progress.

โ€” Donald TrumpCommenting on the state of U.S.-Iran relations and the impact of recent missile attacks on diplomatic progress.
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Originally published by Al Bawaba in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.