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Trump Claims 'Great Deal' with Iran, Cites Supreme Leader Approval
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Trump Claims 'Great Deal' with Iran, Cites Supreme Leader Approval

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "great deal" with Iran, suggesting a signing ceremony in Europe within days.
  • Trump stated that Iran's supreme leader approved a peace accord, leading him to cancel planned retaliatory strikes against Iran.
  • Iran remains cautious, indicating that a final decision has not yet been made, suggesting continued negotiations.

President Donald Trump announced a significant breakthrough in U.S.-Iran relations, declaring a "great deal" is imminent and expected to be signed in Europe within days. The U.S. leader stated that Iran's supreme leader had approved a peace agreement, prompting Trump to call off large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against Iran.

This dramatic shift comes after a period of intense brinkmanship between the two nations. Trump's decision to cancel the strikes, which had been widely anticipated, signals a de-escalation of tensions. The announcement suggests a potential end to the immediate crisis that had gripped the region.

However, Iran has adopted a more reserved stance. Officials in Tehran indicated that a final decision has not yet been reached, maintaining a cautious approach. This divergence in public statements suggests that while a deal may be close, significant hurdles could remain before any agreement is formally signed, hinting at continued delicate negotiations.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.