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Trump Says US in "Deep" Iran Talks, Hints at Military Action Deadline

US President Donald Trump has stated the United States is engaged in "deep" negotiations with Iran to secure a ceasefire, using both direct channels and mediators. He has set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned that failure to comply would result in the US destroying Iran's power plants and other infrastructure. The talks involve his advisors and are being mediated by countries including Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey.

Key Points: Trump on Iran Talks: "Deep" Negotiations, Tuesday Deadline

  • US in "deep" talks with Iran for ceasefire
  • Negotiations via direct and mediated channels
  • Tuesday deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz
  • Trump threatens destruction of Iranian infrastructure
  • Mediators include Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey
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Trump says US in 'deep' negotiations with Iran, hints at continuation of operation: Israeli media

US President Trump says "deep" negotiations with Iran are ongoing, mediated by multiple countries, with a Tuesday deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz.

"If they don't come through... they're going to lose every power plant - Donald Trump"

Jerusalem, April 6

US President Donald Trump told Israeli media that the United States is engaged in "deep" negotiations with Iran to secure a ceasefire, while stressing that Washington will not "leave in the middle" of the conflict.

Trump said his administration is maintaining contacts with Iran through multiple channels, led by his advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Xinhua news agency reported.

According to sources briefed on the talks, communication is being conducted through two tracks: indirect contacts mediated by Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey, and direct exchanges between US envoys and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

The mediating countries are seeking to help both sides agree on measures that could allow an extension of the US-imposed deadline, the sources said, adding that recent phone calls between the parties have not yielded significant progress.

Trump told Channel 12 that there is "a good chance" that a deal could be reached before Tuesday's "deadline", but warned that failure to do so would prompt the United States to take "strong" action in the region.

The US president posted "Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time!" on social media later on Sunday, a message that appears to signal a possible extension of the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post earlier Sunday, the US president threatened that Tuesday would be "Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one" for Iran, and again urged Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Sunday, Trump threatened to destroy all of Iran's power plants if the country's leaders don't agree to reopen the strait by Tuesday evening.

"If they don't come through, if they want to keep it closed, they're going to lose every power plant and every other plant they have in the whole country," Trump said.

In a phone interview with Fox, Trump said that a deal to end the conflict in Iran could be reached by Monday.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey as mediators. It shows how regional powers are trying to prevent a larger war. But Trump's threats are not helpful for negotiations. The "Power Plant Day" rhetoric is dangerous.
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Aman W
As an Indian, my main concern is the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf region and the stability of energy imports. We rely on that corridor. Hope both sides show restraint.
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Sarah B
The constant public deadlines and threats on social media seem more like a negotiation tactic than actual policy. It creates unnecessary panic in the markets. A more measured approach from the US would be better.
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Vikram M
This affects us directly, yaar. If oil prices shoot up, everything from petrol to vegetables becomes more expensive here. Our government should also be proactively engaging with all parties to ensure regional stability.
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Karthik V
The report says "deep" negotiations but also "no significant progress". Sounds contradictory. Hope they find a face-saving solution for both. A war benefits no one, especially ordinary Iranians and the global economy.

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