Axios: Trump expects Iran deal this weekend


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1 big thing: Trump expects Iran deal this weekend
 
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators will probably meet this weekend to hammer out a final peace deal, President Trump told Axios’ Barak Ravid today.

Trump said over the phone: “The Iranians want to meet. They want to make a deal. I think a meeting will probably take place over the weekend. I think we will get a deal in the next day or two.

Multiple U.S. officials and other sources briefed on the negotiations have told Axios that significant progress has been made.

Yet gaps still remain on critical issues. 

One proposal under discussion: The U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds if Iran gives up its stockpile of enriched uranium. (Axios scoop.)

The plan also involves a moratorium on Iranian enrichment.

Trump told Barak that he’s not going to lift his Strait of Hormuz blockade until a deal is reached, and stressed he wants the strait open for everybody.

Iran announced today that it would open Hormuz for the rest of the ceasefire, which expires next Tuesday.

It’s unclear ifships will brave the narrow waterway, given the uncertain conditions and threat of Iranian mines.Two of President Trump’s posts this morning. Screenshot: Truth Social 

Trump also said the deal will “make Israel safe” and stressed that “Israel is going to come out great” at the end of the war.

At the same time, he made clear he wants Israeli strikes on Lebanon to end: “Israel has to stop. They can’t continue to blow buildings up. I’m not gonna allow it.

Some in the Israeli government oppose a deal and want to continue the wars in Iran and in Lebanon — though that likely won’t be possible without Trump’s approval.
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