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Trump says ‘no rush’ to resume Iran strikes as Tehran talks hang in the balance
On Monday, President Trump told Axios he is "in no rush" to decide on resuming fighting in Iran, as Qatari mediators draft a three-day confidence-building agreement.
Vice President Vance and White House envoy Steve Witkoff urge a diplomatic deal, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advocate for resuming combat operations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported Monday that diplomatic exchanges "have become very intensive," stating Iran will engage if Washington accepts conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Prices dropped almost $10 a barrel amid market optimism over war avoidance, as Russia and China actively urge Washington and Iran to resume direct negotiations.
Vice President Vance confirmed progress toward a settlement, emphasizing any deal requires a firm, verifiable commitment ensuring the Iranian government does not rebuild its nuclear program.
A peace deal between the United States and Iran is possible, US President Donald Trump said. According to him, Iran wants to reach an agreement to end the war that began with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28.
"It is possible," Trump said, without going into details about the possible deal or the terms that Washington and Tehran are discussing.
Qatar mediates between Washington and Tehran
Shortly before Trump's statement, a Qatari medi…