US, Iran Near Truce Extension as Trump Weighs Deal or War

The standoff between the United States and Iran appears to be nearing a resolution, with mediators reporting progress after recent talks in Tehran. While a final agreement is not yet in place, a two-month extension of the current truce is a possibility.

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We are getting very close

President Donald Trump told CBS News that the US is "getting very close" to an agreement that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He emphasized that he would "only sign an agreement if we get everything we want." Trump indicated a decision on whether to resume hostilities or finalize a deal could be made as early as Sunday. He reportedly skipped his son's wedding to focus on the negotiations.

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I will only sign an agreement if we get everything we want

The stakes are high, with Trump stating the chances of either a "good" deal or a complete military "sweep" are "50-50." A call with Gulf leaders, who have been pushing for a diplomatic solution, is considered crucial. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has expressed concern over a diplomatic agreement, has reportedly been sidelined from the negotiations.

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50% and 50%

Iran, which claims to have reorganized its armed forces during the truce, remains cautious. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described the situation as being "both very close and very far" from an agreement. He noted that while negotiations are reducing differences, a full understanding on critical issues has not yet been reached. Tehran aims for a 14-point memorandum of understanding covering the most critical issues to end the war, followed by a 30-60 day period for technical details.

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We are at the same time very close and very far from an agreement