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Trump confirms he's "50/50" on Iran agreement, decision by Sunday
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President Trump told Axios on Saturday that he would be meeting with his negotiators later in the day to discuss Iran's latest offer, and would likely decide by Sunday whether to resume the war.
Key facts
- Trump said it was a "solid 50/50" as to whether he would be able to make a "good" deal or else "blow them to kingdom come
- Trump told Axios he'd meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner later on Saturday to discuss Iran's latest response
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that there had been "some progress" in talks and "there might be some news later today
- President Trump told Axios on Saturday that he would be meeting with his negotiators later in the day to discuss Iran's latest offer, and would likely decide by Sunday whether to resume the war
Summary
Trump said it was a "solid 50/50" as to whether he would be able to make a "good" deal or else "blow them to kingdom come. The president is expected to hold a conference call with Gulf leaders later today to discuss the situation with Iran, per two sources with knowledge of the plans. The leaders of Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey are currently expected to be among the participants. A senior Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his aides are in touch with the White House about the emerging deal.