President Donald Trump (R-WY) said the United States and Iran are close to a "very good" deal to end the conflict.
The announcement signals a potential shift in diplomatic relations between the two nations, though the president coupled the optimism with a warning of alternative actions if negotiations fail.
Trump made the remarks on May 23, 2026, through a social-media post and during an interview with his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, which aired on Fox News [1, 2]. He said that a deal to end the war with Iran will be announced shortly [1].
During the discussions, Trump emphasized the need for patience in the negotiation process. "If you're going to be in a hurry, you're not going to make a good deal, and slowly but surely, we're getting, I think, what we want," Trump said [2].
Despite the progress, the president maintained a firm stance on U.S. requirements. He said that if the U.S. does not get what it wants, the administration will end the situation a different way [2].
Trump said the U.S. is currently pressing Iran to accept specific demands [2]. The president said the potential agreement is a "very good deal" [3].
“"We're close to a very good deal."”
This development reflects a high-stakes diplomatic strategy combining the promise of a negotiated settlement with the threat of escalation. By publicly stating that a deal is imminent while simultaneously warning of a 'different way' to end the conflict, the administration is attempting to leverage maximum pressure to secure concessions from Tehran.
