Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time
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Notable Quotes
"There is no clear formula for ending wars."
— James Jeffrey , Academic
"This is a pragmatic decision based on what are quite obvious fractures in the current leadership of the Iranian government."
— Brian Katulis , Academic
"We have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"There is no clear formula for ending wars."
— James Jeffrey , Academic
"This is a pragmatic decision based on what are quite obvious fractures in the current leadership of the Iranian government."
— Brian Katulis , Academic
"We have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"There is no clear formula for ending wars."
— James Jeffrey , Academic
"This is a pragmatic decision based on what are quite obvious fractures in the current leadership of the Iranian government."
— Brian Katulis , Academic
"This move begs the question though for Trump about how he can deal with the economic pain that Americans are experiencing and the political pain he’s experiencing from his base."
— Brian Katulis , Academic
Key People
Brian Katulis is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
James Jeffrey is a military strategist and former top US diplomat for the Middle East.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
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The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time
The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.
President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran, allowing more time for negotiations after a day of diplomatic activity.
Despite imminent US–Iran deal talks, President Trump's premature social media posts may have complicated negotiations.
President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing internal divisions within the Iranian government as a key factor. The decision, made shortly before the ceasefire was due to expire, came after a national security meeting and marked a reversal of Trump’s earlier statements against extending the truce. Trump credited Pakistani mediators, including military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with influencing his choice. Iranian officials, however, dismissed the extension as meaningless. Behind the scenes, U.S. and Pakistani negotiators are awaiting a formal response from Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to a new proposal, amid reportedly intense internal debates in Tehran. Pakistani leadership has pledged to continue diplomatic efforts toward a resolution.
President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran, allowing more time for negotiations after a day of diplomatic activity.
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