President Donald Trump said the United States is prepared to exit the conflict in Iran quickly and that the war will end soon [1].
This development suggests a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy toward a rapid cessation of hostilities. If a deal is reached, it could fundamentally alter the security landscape of the Middle East, and reopen diplomatic channels regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Trump said the U.S. is "at a point to get out of Iran very quickly" [1]. He said that the conclusion of the conflict could arrive through a formal agreement or via a more aggressive approach, but emphasized that the result would be powerful [1].
To prepare for the aftermath of a potential cease-fire, a U.S. negotiation team is currently meeting with top nuclear experts [1]. These consultations are intended to establish a framework for nuclear negotiations once active hostilities cease [1].
Reports indicate that a cease-fire agreement could be reached as early as the weekend of May 30-31, 2026 [2]. The administration is positioning its diplomatic and technical teams to move immediately into the next phase of negotiations should this window open [1].
Trump said the exit from the region would be swift, regardless of whether the resolution is finalized with a single document or occurs in a rougher manner [1]. The focus of the current expert meetings remains the technical requirements of post-cessation nuclear talks [1].
“"We are at a point to get out of Iran very quickly."”
The movement of nuclear experts into the negotiation pipeline indicates that the U.S. is treating a cease-fire not as a finality, but as a prerequisite for addressing Iran's nuclear program. By preparing for these talks before a formal agreement is signed, the administration is attempting to avoid a diplomatic vacuum that could allow Iran to advance its nuclear capabilities during a transition period.
