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Trump's Iran Deal Deadline Looms: Will He Hold Off If Agreement Emerges?

President Trump has issued a firm deadline to Iran, warning of severe consequences if no deal is reached. A senior administration official indicated Trump might delay action if he sees an agreement coming together. Trump stated the US has significantly weakened Iran's power since the conflict began in February. He emphasized that dealing with Iran has been a 47-year issue that previous administrations failed to resolve.

Key Points: Trump Iran Deal Deadline: Ultimatum and Potential Extension

  • Trump's ultimatum to Iran expires Tuesday
  • He warned of "stone ages" with no bridges or power plants
  • Official says Trump may hold off if deal is near
  • Trump claims US has "decapitated" a more powerful Iran
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As deadline looms, Trump might hold off if Iran deal comes to fruition, reports Axios

Trump gives Iran a deadline for a deal, warning of severe consequences. A report suggests he might hold off if an agreement is imminent.

As deadline looms, Trump might hold off if Iran deal comes to fruition, reports Axios
"If the president sees a deal is coming together, he'll probably hold off. But only he and he alone makes that decision. - Senior administration official"

Washington DC, April 7

With the clock ticking for Iran as Trump's final deal looms, Axios reported on Monday, citing a senior administration official, that the US President might hold off on Iran if he sees a deal coming through.

"If the president sees a deal is coming together, he'll probably hold off. But only he and he alone makes that decision," a senior administration official told Axios. It further reported that a defence official said they were "sceptical" there would be any extension this time around.

The report comes shortly after US President Donald Trump gave an ultimatum to Iran to make a deal before Tuesday, 8:00 P.M ET, warning that there'll be "no bridges, no power plants" after that.

Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump said that this is a "critical period" and Washington has given Tehran the necessary time to make a deal to put this war to an end.

"This is a critical period... They asked for an extension of seven days; I gave them 10 days... They have till tomorrow. Now we will see what happens... A lot of people are affected by this. We are giving them until tomorrow, 8 o'clock, Eastern Time. After that, they are going to have no bridges. They are going to have no power plants. Stone ages," Trump said.

Trump admitted that he was dealing with a "much more powerful Iran" when the conflict started on February 28, adding that the US has "decapitated" it, adding that these steps should have been taken 47 years ago.

"I think it is going fine, but we will have to see. You have to understand; we have been dealing with these people for 47 years. I'm standing here with a much more powerful Iran than a month ago, not anymore. Right now, they are decapitated," he said.

"This should've been handled by the seven presidents, and they are saying now that we should've done this a long time ago. It's not something I like doing," he added.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Decapitated"? What kind of language is this from a world leader? This constant brinkmanship affects everyone. If oil prices spike again, it will hit our pockets directly. 🙏 Hope for a peaceful resolution.
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Aman W
The US foreign policy is so unpredictable these days. As an Indian, I feel our diplomats must be working overtime to ensure our Chabahar port project and energy imports from the region are not disrupted. Strategic autonomy is key.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi but originally from the US, I see both sides. The threat to destroy infrastructure is extreme, but the previous deal did have flaws. A balanced, lasting agreement is needed, not threats that destabilize the whole region.
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Vikram M
Trump blaming 7 previous presidents is classic. Every global power has played a role in the current Middle East situation. India has managed to maintain good relations with all sides—Gulf nations, Iran, Israel, and the US. That's real diplomacy.
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Kavya N
The human cost is always forgotten in these geopolitical games. "No power plants" means ordinary Iranians suffer. We in India know what development means; pushing a country to the "stone age" is not a solution. Hope sense prevails before the deadline.

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