Hegseth Says Iran Can 'Deal with the War Department' if Negotiations Fall Through
Trump said the deal could ease a war that has driven up oil prices and remains unpopular at home.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump met with advisors in the White House Situation Room to discuss a potential Iran deal but left without making a final determination.
- Trump demanded Iran agree to never pursue a Nuclear Weapon and keep the Strait of Hormuz open, while Tehran reportedly seeks the immediate release of $12 billion before advancing negotiations.
- Tensions remain high as U.S. Central Command accused Iran of an "egregious ceasefire violation" on Thursday, citing a ballistic missile launch toward Kuwait and drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Saturday that Washington is "more than capable" of restarting the war, as Trump warned during a Wednesday Cabinet meeting he might choose military might over diplomacy.
- Iranian officials rejected Trump's conditions, stating the Islamic Republic "said goodbye to the language of 'must' 47 years ago," and confirmed no final agreement has been reached regarding the conflict.
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A key meeting at the White House, amid ongoing negotiations over a potential agreement between the US and Iran, ended without any final decision. President Donald Trump held discussions with senior officials, but agreement failed to be reached on several key issues. Meanwhile, the US has indicated it is keeping military options open, while Iran has objected to harsh conditions and pressure tactics.
US President Trump weighs Iran deal, no decision yet
Washington: US President Donald Trump held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers on Friday, May 29, but has not yet made a decision on whether to move forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the agreement has not been finalised. Ahead of the meeting, Trump said he was looking to make a “final determination”. A senior administration official later said the roughly two-hour meeti…
President Donald Trump called for several modifications to the agreement that his own envoys had negotiated with their Iranian counterparts during a meeting in the Situation Room on Friday, according to a senior official of the Administration and a second source on the matter, according to Axis this Saturday. According to the report, President Trump wants the agreement and hopes to finalize it soon, but seeks to strengthen several key points—par…
Trump Wants Changes to Iran Deal
“President Trump asked for several amendments to the deal his envoys reached with their Iranian counterparts during a Situation Room meeting on Friday,“ Axios reports. “Trump wants the deal and expects to finalize it soon, but is keen to strengthen several points that are important to him — particularly around Iran’s nuclear material, two U.S. officials said. Trump’s request has launched another round of back-and-forth between the parties that c…
President Trump Leaves Iran Ceasefire and Nuclear Proposal Pending After 2-Hour Situation Room Meeting
President Donald Trump concluded a two-hour Situation Room […] The post President Trump Leaves Iran Ceasefire and Nuclear Proposal Pending After 2-Hour Situation Room Meeting appeared first on The Media Line.
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