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Trump says US to finalize Iran deal within days, achieve 'total victory' within two weeks

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  • US President Donald Trump stated the U.S. will achieve "total victory" over Iran within two weeks and finalize a deal imminently.
  • Vice President JD Vance affirmed the U.S. will secure a deal with Iran in its own interests, even if Israel opposes it.
  • Trump believes hostilities between Iran and Israel have ceased, suggesting a deal could be reached within days.

US President Donald Trump declared that the United States is on the verge of achieving "total victory" over Iran within two weeks, predicting a swift conclusion to ongoing negotiations. Speaking at a tele-rally, Trump stated that Iran's negotiators are prepared to concede "everything" to the U.S.

You're really gonna win this over the next two weeks when we declare total victory. It'll be a total victory, it will happen very soon, and oil prices will come tumbling down.

โ€” Donald TrumpTrump's statement during a tele-rally regarding the U.S. position on Iran.

Vice President JD Vance echoed these sentiments in a Fox News interview, emphasizing that the U.S. intends to secure a long-term deal with Iran that prioritizes American interests. Vance asserted that the U.S. will proceed with a deal regardless of Israel's stance, stating, "Israel may like it and it may not, but ultimately we believe it serves the interests of the United States."

Israel may like it and it may not, but ultimately we believe it serves the interests of the United States.

โ€” JD VanceVice President Vance's remarks on the U.S. pursuing a deal with Iran independently of Israeli approval.

Trump also indicated a belief that the recent exchange of fire between Iran and Israel has ceased. He told Sky News that he does not anticipate a return to conflict, suggesting that "everything is going well." Trump reiterated his expectation of an imminent deal, telling reporters that an agreement could be finalized within "two or three days."

I don't think Israel will go back to fighting Iran...I don't think it's going to happen. Everything is going well.

โ€” Donald TrumpTrump's assessment of the cessation of hostilities between Iran and Israel.

These statements follow a period of heightened tension, including exchanges of fire after Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Beirut. Trump described the potential deal as being in its "final stages" and assured that it would strictly prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

within two or three days

โ€” Donald TrumpTrump's prediction for the timeline of finalizing a deal with Iran.
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