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Trump says Iran talks may happen ‘over the weekend’, warns fighting resumes without a deal, and touts naval blockade while eyeing Israel-Lebanon meeting
President Donald Trump said on Thursday (April 16) that another round of in-person negotiations with Iran could happen soon. “Probably, maybe over the weekend,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House. This follows earlier remarks where he suggested talks could take place imminently. On Tuesday, he told the New York Post that discussions “could be happening over the next two days.”
Trump also indicated that extending the current ceasefire with Iran, set to expire next week, may not be necessary, while warning that military action could resume if negotiations fail. “We’re doing well, I can tell you,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “I’m not sure it needs to be extended.” He added that Iran appears more willing to compromise than before, saying it is “willing to do things today that they weren’t willing to do two months ago.”
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