Trump: Iran Agrees to "Most" of Ceasefire Deal
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said Tehran had agreed to “most of the points” in a 15-point plan transmitted through intermediaries, adding that Washington intends to introduce additional demands.
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran is largely accepting a US-proposed framework to end the war in the Middle East, signaling what he described as progress in ongoing negotiations.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said Tehran had agreed to “most of the points” in a 15-point plan transmitted through intermediaries, adding that Washington intends to introduce additional demands.
“They gave us most of the points,” Trump said, expressing confidence that Iran would move forward with the proposal. He added that negotiations are taking place both directly and indirectly, describing the talks as advancing well.
At the same time, Trump acknowledged uncertainty surrounding the process, noting the unpredictability of past dealings with Iran. He said he was “pretty sure” a deal could be reached soon, possibly within the coming week, while cautioning that an agreement was not guaranteed.
The president also addressed the situation within Iran’s leadership, saying the country’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may still be alive but is believed to have been seriously wounded in earlier strikes that killed his predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Trump reiterated his claim that the conflict has effectively resulted in regime change, arguing that Iran’s previous leadership structure had been “decimated” and replaced by new figures he described as more pragmatic.
On the possibility of a US ground operation, Trump said the administration is considering multiple options but suggested that such a move may not be necessary. He argued that US and Israeli operations have significantly degraded Iran’s military capabilities, including its air force, missile systems, and naval assets.
The comments come amid continued uncertainty over whether diplomatic efforts will lead to a ceasefire, as fighting persists and both sides maintain conflicting public positions regarding negotiations.