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We'll know in 48 hours: Trump says 'a lot of progress' made, signals possible talks with Iran
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We'll know in 48 hours: Trump says 'a lot of progress' made, signals possible talks with Iran

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Donald Trump stated that significant progress has been made in US-Iran relations and that Iran has initiated contact seeking talks.
  • Trump indicated that the situation would become clearer within 48 hours and suggested Iran would be wise to make a deal.
  • The remarks come amid speculation about renewed US-Iran engagement, with reports of an interim agreement to ease tensions.

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that "a lot of progress" has been made in US-Iran relations, suggesting that Iran has reached out seeking talks. He told reporters that the situation would become clearer within the next 48 hours, adding that Iran would be "very smart" to make a deal.

We're moving along very nicely. We'll find out. We'll know in 48 hours, I would say.

— Donald TrumpSpeaking to reporters about progress in US-Iran relations.

"We're moving along very nicely. We'll find out. We'll know in 48 hours, I would say," Trump said as he departed Los Angeles. He claimed that Iranian officials had contacted the US and expressed an interest in negotiations. "They called me, and they said, 'Please, let's talk.' They want to talk. The funny thing is, they never mention that... I think they'd be very smart to make a deal. We'll see what happens," he added.

They called me, and they said, 'Please, let's talk.' They want to talk.

— Donald TrumpDescribing Iran's alleged outreach for talks.

Trump's comments arrive amid uncertainty regarding potential renewed US-Iran engagement. While he did not provide specific details about the reported contacts or the nature of a possible agreement, he hinted at significant developments within 48 hours. Earlier, Trump had stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened "very soon" as part of a deal with Iran and Oman. He warned that the Islamic Republic would face severe consequences if an agreement was not reached amid talks over an interim arrangement to de-escalate regional tensions.

I think they'd be very smart to make a deal. We'll see what happens.

— Donald TrumpCommenting on the potential for a deal with Iran.

He reiterated his administration's stance that Iran would not be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons. Trump linked the reopening of the strategic waterway to ongoing diplomatic efforts. Reports suggest that the US, Iran, and Oman are close to finalizing an interim agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the region had heightened following the collapse of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran last month.

Iran, as an example, will never have a nuclear weapon.

— Donald TrumpReiterating his stance on Iran's nuclear program.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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