Trump Says Negotiators Nearing Iran Deal, Warns of Severe Consequences if Talks Fail

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the ongoing war. In an interview with CBS News, Trump asserted that any final deal would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and ensure its enriched uranium is "satisfactorily handled."

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I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want.

Trump, however, also issued a stark warning during the interview, stating that if the U.S. and Iran fail to reach an agreement, "we're going to have a situation where no country will ever be hit as hard as they're about to be hit." This statement underscores the high stakes involved in the negotiations.

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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.

Progress in the talks aimed at ending nearly three months of war was confirmed by Iran, the United States, and mediator Pakistan on Saturday. Trump mentioned he would discuss the latest draft agreement with his advisers and might decide on resuming the war by Sunday, according to a separate interview with Axios. In that interview, Trump was quoted as saying, "Either we reach a good deal or I'll blow them to a thousand hells."

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Either we reach a good deal or I'll blow them to a thousand hells.

Since a ceasefire was declared six weeks ago, Trump has oscillated between diplomatic efforts and the threat of military action. The negotiations focus on Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil and gas supply route. Iran indicated "narrowing differences" after talks with Pakistan's army chief, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted "some progress made" in India, suggesting potential news later that day.

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there’s been some progress made.