Trump Says ‘Good Chance’ of Iran Nuclear Deal After Delaying Strike

In this Algemeiner article, President Trump signals optimism about a possible Iran nuclear deal after delaying a planned military strike while negotiations continue.

• Trump said there was a “very good chance” the United States could reach an agreement with Iran to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
• He said he would prefer a deal “without bombing the hell out of them,” suggesting diplomacy is still his preferred path if Iran cooperates.
• Earlier Monday, Trump said he had postponed a scheduled attack on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal through Pakistan.
• Trump warned that U.S. forces remain ready for a “full, large scale assault” if an acceptable deal is not reached.
• The article notes that no such attack had previously been publicly announced, and Reuters could not verify whether preparations had been made.
• Leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates reportedly urged Trump to hold off, saying a broader regional deal may be possible.
• Iran’s proposal reportedly focuses first on ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting maritime sanctions, while delaying nuclear-enrichment disputes for later talks.
• Iranian sources claimed Washington had shown flexibility on frozen funds and limited peaceful nuclear activity under IAEA oversight, but the U.S. has not confirmed those claims.
• Iran continued issuing defiant warnings, with military officials saying any renewed attack would be met with a quick and extensive response.
• A fragile ceasefire remains in place after six weeks of war following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

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