US President Donald Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran is 'just two to three days away', telling media while returning from the NBA Finals that 'We are in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal.' According to Business Standard, Trump stated 'We have ongoing negotiations in Iran and with Iran. We could have at least an idea by one or two days from now, but I think it's going well.' The President emphasized that 'The blockade continues to hold 100 per cent. Nothing is getting through our blockade. No oil, no income, no nothing.' This represents a significant acceleration from previous diplomatic timelines, with Trump now claiming the deal is nearing completion after months of negotiations. Latest reports from Sky News Arabia citing a special source indicate that a draft proposal aimed at ending hostilities has been sent to Washington for review, with the proposed deal reportedly receiving preliminary acceptance from the U.S. administration. The development comes amid intensified international attempts to prevent further escalation in the region.
US President Donald Trump threatened to restart the war with Iran if American troops are killed by the country. According to reports from Business Standard, Trump made the statement during a post on Truth Social, stating that any killing of US troops by Iran would be a 'good reason' to do so. The threat comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations following recent military actions. Latest reports indicate Trump has now escalated his warning, stating he would 'quickly' resume military action if Iran crosses certain red lines. Repeated strikes by Tehran have ratcheted up pressure on the President and cast doubt over the ceasefire's long-term viability, as reported by The Australian.
Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense conversation last week that Israel's military actions in Lebanon risked escalating the conflict and complicating efforts to secure a broader regional deal. According to Business Standard, Trump later confirmed this in an interview with the New York Post, stating ''I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon,'' and telling Netanyahu ''Bibi, we gotta stop this.'' The friction emerged after the truce between Iran and Israel broke on Sunday after Tel Aviv struck Beirut and Tehran responded by firing ballistic missiles at Israel. Despite the public differences, Netanyahu has downplayed tensions with Washington, saying Israel would continue exercising its 'full right to self-defence' while remaining in communication with the US administration.
The threat follows a meaningful vote by the US House of Representatives to halt Trump from taking further military action against Iran. As reported by Business Standard, the resolution passed 215-208 on Wednesday, with four Republicans joining Democrats to support the measure. The vote represents the first successful congressional challenge to Trump since the US and Israel jointly launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, three months ago. The measure now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
Trump provided his assessment of Iran's military capabilities during his White House remarks. According to Business Standard, Trump claimed that 'There is no navy, no air force, we have wiped out their leadership'. He also stated that reports of Iran's military success are 'fake news', claiming that Iran has 159 ships that all lie at the bottom of the ocean. Trump added that 'We have taken pictures of them down there' to support his claims. An adviser to Iran's Supreme leader has now accused Trump of pressuring Tehran for concessions while keeping commitments unclear.
