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Trump optimistic as U.S. awaits Iran's response to peace framework
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and Iran have had "good talks over the last 24 hours," and expressed confidence that a deal is possible in the coming days.
Key facts
- The one-page, 14-point MOU is being negotiated between Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and several Iranian officials, both directly and through mediators
- President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. and Iran have had "good talks over the last 24 hours," and expressed confidence that a deal is possible in the coming days
- The White House wants a diplomatic breakthrough by the time Trump wraps his China trip next Friday, officials say
- An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Wednesday that Iran is still reviewing the proposal and hasn't yet provided its response to the Pakistani mediators
Summary
The White House is waiting for Iran's response to a one-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, as Axios first reported. U.S. officials said they expect a response from Tehran in the next 24-48 hours. Yes, but: Other U.S. officials are more skeptical a deal will come together. The White House wants a diplomatic breakthrough by the time Trump wraps his China trip next Friday, officials say.