US President Donald Trump is "optimistic" about a peace deal with Iran, despite the ceasefire appearing to be in jeopardy, UNN reports, citing The Guardian.
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Trump told NBC News that he is "very optimistic" about the possibility of a peace deal with Iran, as a diplomatic delegation led by his Vice President J.D. Vance prepares to travel to Pakistan for crucial talks aimed at ending the war this weekend.
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"Iran's leaders speak very differently in meetings than they do to the press. They are much smarter," the US president said, echoing his administration's argument about the disconnect between what Tehran says publicly and privately.
Trump continued: "They agree to everything they have to agree to. Remember, they were subdued. They have no army. If they don't make a deal, it will be very painful."
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Recall
On the night of April 8, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran.
Iran and Israel, following the US, agreed to a two-week ceasefire.