President Donald Trump has signaled that he is ready to wrap up the war with Iran, stating that the US is very close to making a deal. The president claimed that Iran has made key concessions and that an agreement to end the conflict, which has rattled energy markets and left thousands dead, could be announced fairly soon.
Despite this optimism, hurdles to a lasting peace remain high and details of a potential deal remain murky. Disagreements persist, specifically with Tehran pushing back against US claims that it had agreed to give up its enriched uranium. While the US may extend the current ceasefire with Iran, Trump suggested this might not be necessary as Tehran wants a deal.
These predictions come hours after Israel announced a ceasefire with Lebanon. This truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah.