Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Within Reach as Two-Week Ceasefire Continues
President Trump told NBC News Thursday he is "very optimistic" about reaching a peace deal with Iran. The comments came during a two-week ceasefire Trump announced Tuesday to allow for negotiations.
President Trump expressed confidence Thursday that the United States and Iran are close to a major peace agreement, telling NBC News he was "very optimistic" about the talks.
The comments came two days after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran to create space for negotiations. Trump posted on social media that the two countries were "very far along" with a "definitive" peace agreement.
Vice President JD Vance is leading a diplomatic delegation to Pakistan as part of the high-stakes negotiations. Trump has said any final deal must include Iran giving up nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for global oil supplies.
The ceasefire appears to be holding despite ongoing tensions in the region. Iran has warned of "strong responses" to Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, showing the fragile nature of current diplomatic efforts.
The Strait of Hormuz closure has disrupted global shipping and contributed to rising energy costs worldwide.
A peace deal could end military tensions that have threatened global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome will shape Middle East stability and could affect gas prices and regional security for years.
Watch for updates from Vance's diplomatic mission to Pakistan and whether the two-week ceasefire holds through negotiations.
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