President Donald Trump (R-FL) said Wednesday that the United States is in the final stages of negotiations with Iran over a peace deal [1, 2].
The development comes as the U.S. attempts to avoid further military escalation and secure a negotiated end to the conflict with Tehran [3, 4].
Trump said the U.S. will wait a few days for a response from Iranian officials before determining the next steps [1]. The president said military action remains a possibility if diplomacy fails, stating that the U.S. military would have to get "a little bit nasty" if no agreement is reached [1].
According to the president, recent military operations were halted to facilitate these discussions. Trump said he delayed strikes on Iran planned for Tuesday following progress on a possible deal to end the war [4].
Further details regarding the specific terms of the peace deal were not disclosed. However, Trump said he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as serious negotiations on a peace deal are underway [3].
This diplomatic window follows a period of high tension in the region. While the administration is pursuing a peaceful resolution, the U.S. maintains its readiness to act if Tehran does not provide a satisfactory response within the coming days [1, 3].
“"We'll see what happens"”
The decision to delay military strikes suggests a strategic pivot toward diplomacy encouraged by regional partners in the Gulf. By placing the burden of the next move on Tehran, the U.S. administration is attempting to establish a clear ultimatum: accept the terms of the peace deal or face a renewed and potentially more aggressive military campaign.
