Will Trump Resume Strikes Against Iran? US President To Reveal Major Decision Within 24 Hours
Will Trump Resume Strikes Against Iran? US President To Reveal Major Decision Within 24 Hours Published By, Last Updated: May 23, 2026, 22:03 IST Trump
Will Trump Resume Strikes Against Iran? US President To Reveal Major Decision Within 24 Hours Published By, Last Updated: May 23, 2026, 22:03 IST Trump says he would review Iran's peace proposal, may decide by Sunday on resuming military action, calling chances of a deal "50/50." US President Donald Trump. (AFP/File) US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he would review Iran’s latest peace proposal with his negotiating team later in the day and could decide by Sunday whether to restart military action against the Islamic Republic. Speaking to Axios, Trump said the chances of reaching an agreement with Tehran were “a solid 50/50." He added that the situation could either lead to a “good" deal or he could “blow them to kingdom come." The US President is also scheduled to hold a conference call with Gulf leaders later in the day to discuss developments related to Iran, the news outlet reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Follow for live updates The Republican leader also said that he would meet senior negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner later in the day to review Iran’s latest proposal. Vice President JD Vance is also expected to join the discussions. US ‘Getting A Lot Closer’ To Deal With Iran, Says Trump In a separate interview with CBS News, Trump said negotiators were “getting a lot closer" to finalising an agreement. Sources familiar with the talks told CBS that the latest proposal includes steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, unfreeze some Iranian assets held overseas and continue negotiations on a broader settlement. While declining to reveal details, Trump said, “every day it gets better and better." “I can’t tell you before I tell them, right?" he told CBS News. Trump also asserted that any final agreement would ensure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon and that its enriched uranium would be “satisfactorily handled." “I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want," he said.
Pakistan’s Asim Munir Departs From Tehran According to the Axios report, Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has been involved in mediation efforts between the two sides. Munir left Tehran on Saturday after meetings with senior Iranian officials. Pakistan later said there had been “encouraging progress toward a final understanding." Netanyahu Urges Trump To Attack Iran According to Axios report, citing Israeli officials, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the US leader to launch a new round of strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said discussions on a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict had entered the final stage, adding that the proposed framework also covers reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing the US blockade and releasing frozen Iranian funds. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) First Published: May 23, 2026, 22:03 IST News world Will Trump Resume Strikes Against Iran?
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