Trump Says War Could End Today
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran could be reached as soon as Monday, even as he issued fresh threats of major military action if negotiations collapse.
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran could be reached as soon as Monday, even as he issued fresh threats of major military action if negotiations collapse.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said there was a “good chance” an agreement could be finalized quickly, adding that Iranian negotiators had been granted assurances allowing talks to continue. He repeated similar optimism in remarks to Axios, while emphasizing that time was running out.
“If nothing is agreed by Tuesday,” Trump warned, “I am blowing up everything over there.”
The comments came hours after the president threatened to target Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route that has been disrupted during the war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day,” signaling potential escalation if his deadline is not met.
At the same time, Trump described ongoing negotiations as both direct and indirect, involving multiple intermediaries. US officials have been communicating with Iranian counterparts through regional channels, while senior envoys including Steve Witkoff are reportedly leading the diplomatic effort.
Despite Trump’s confidence, there are signs that gaps remain. Iranian media reported that Tehran recently rejected a US proposal for a short-term ceasefire delivered through a third-party country, suggesting that key issues remain unresolved.
Trump also told Israeli media that discussions with Iran are “deep” and ongoing, but stressed that the United States would not disengage from the conflict prematurely.
The push for a deal comes against the backdrop of continued military pressure. The United States and Israel have carried out sustained strikes on Iranian targets since late February, while Iran has responded with missile attacks and disruptions to regional shipping.
With the administration’s self-imposed deadline approaching, the coming days are likely to determine whether diplomacy can halt the conflict or whether it will escalate further.