Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’ following ‘very good’ talks in past 24 hours
Trump said a deal with Iran is very possible after very good talks, while U.S. officials pursue a one-page memorandum to end the war.
- Iran is evaluating a U.S. proposal to end the almost 10-week war, according to sources, after Axios reported Wednesday on a potential one-page memorandum mediated by Pakistan.
- President Donald Trump paused 'Project Freedom,' a naval mission to guide ships through the blocked Hormuz Strait, citing 'great progress' in negotiations as the blockade pushed U.S. gasoline prices above $4.50.
- The proposed memorandum outlines a 30-day period for gradually reopening the Hormuz Strait and lifting U.S. sanctions, with parties negotiating a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 12 years.
- Global oil prices plunged more than 10% to around $98 a barrel Wednesday on the news, while Iranian officials rejected the proposal as 'excessive and unrealistic,' and Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the situation 'highly complex and technical.'
- Trump warned that if negotiations fail, 'the bombing starts' at higher intensity, while Foreign Minister Wang urged continued talks at a Beijing meeting, and Trump is scheduled to discuss the conflict with President Xi Jinping on May 14.
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According to the leaked details, the memorandum proposes to declare the end of the war and start a period of one month to negotiate the key issues that divide Washington and Tehran.
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Iran reviewing US proposal to end war
A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Thursday that Tehran is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end hostilities, after President Trump threatened Iran against rejecting the deal. Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for the ministry, told the ISNA news agency that Iranian officials are reviewing the proposal, according to Al Jazeera. He also...
Iran is considering a US proposal to end the war, followed by negotiations; the main points of contention remain unresolved.
Iran Says Its Reviewing 14-Point US Proposal to End the War
An American fighter jet attacked an Iranian tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to break through the U.S. military blockade and make its way to an Iranian port, according to the U.S. Central Command. It comes as Iran says it’s deliberating a response to what the Wall Street Journal describes as a one page, 14-point U.S. proposal to end the war. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY from Jerusalem.
The American President is optimistic that Tehran is agreeing to an American proposal. Iran's economic needs could increase the regime's willingness to compromise, but tensions in the Middle East remain high.
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