Trump Says Agreement With Iran Subject to Finalisation

United States President Donald Trump has stated that the U.S. and Iran are moving closer to an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. In an interview with CBS, Trump cautioned that failure to reach a deal could lead to unprecedented repercussions for other nations.

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we’re going to have a situation where no country will ever be hit as hard as they’re about to be hit.

Meanwhile, Iran announced it is finalizing a 14-point framework agreement with the U.S., though it acknowledged that major differences persist. In a separate interview with Axios, Trump offered a more cautious outlook, describing the chance of a deal as a "solid 50/50." He also warned that if an agreement wasn't reached, the U.S. would "blow them to kingdom come."

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we’re going to have a situation where no country will ever be hit as hard as they’re about to be hit.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to India, commented that there might be news later in the day, but also noted the possibility of no developments. Trump was also expected to hold calls with Gulf leaders and meet with Vice President JD Vance, along with negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, has been in Iran this week, reportedly aiming to facilitate progress between the two sides.

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solid 50/50