Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal as truce deadline looms
President Donald Trump announced that Washington is on the verge of a nuclear agreement with Tehran, just days before a two-week ceasefire expires. He praised cooperation with “new Iranian leaders” and claimed Iran has agreed to abandon nuclear weapons, though mixed signals emerged over whether the truce will be extended.
US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that negotiations with Iran have reached a critical stage, with a potential deal now “very close” as a two-week ceasefire between the two nations approaches its April 22 deadline. Speaking at the White House, Trump argued that such an agreement would drive down oil prices, curb inflation, and prevent a nuclear catastrophe. “We're getting along very well with the new Iranian leaders,” he said, describing the shift as a “regime change” in all but name.
Ceasefire uncertainty and military posture
While expressing optimism, Trump sent contradictory signals about the future of the temporary truce. “I'm not sure it needs to be extended,” he remarked, adding that Tehran is now willing to accept terms it rejected just two months ago. According to Trump, Iran has “very powerfully” committed to forgoing nuclear weapons and returning “nuclear dust.” However, his comments contrasted with earlier warnings from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who told reporters that US forces remain “locked and loaded” to resume strikes should Iran walk away from the negotiating table.
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