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23 May 2026, 16:07

Trump: We Have Gotten Much Closer to an Agreement

President Trump told CBS News that U.S. and Iranian negotiators have "gotten much closer together" to finalize an agreement that would end the war between the two countries.

Informed sources about the negotiations told CBS News that the latest proposal includes a process for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the release of some of Iran's assets held in foreign banks, and the continuation of negotiations.

Mr. Trump refrained from providing details about this agreement but stated that "it gets better and better every day."

In a phone interview with CBS News, Mr. Trump said, "I can't tell you before they tell themselves, right?"

👈 Mr. Trump expressed his belief that the final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adding that otherwise, "I wouldn't even be talking about it at all."

👈 He also mentioned that this agreement would ensure that Iran's enriched uranium is "managed satisfactorily."

👈 He said, "I will only sign an agreement that gets us to everything we want."

Sources told CBS News that Mr. Trump is still reviewing the proposals and has not yet made his final decision. These sources indicated that he is consulting with his advisors and engaging in discussions with foreign leaders, including leaders from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.

Mr. Trump stated that if the U.S. and Iran do not reach an agreement, "we will face a situation where no country has ever been hit as hard as they are about to be hit."

Previously, Mr. Trump had threatened Iran; he had said before the ceasefire that began in April that without an agreement, "a complete civilization will be destroyed," and recently warned the country that "the clock is ticking."

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said on Saturday that there may be "news later today" regarding the status of negotiations between Iran and the U.S.

Rubio, speaking before a formal dinner at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, said, "Progress has been made, and as I speak to you now, things are happening. There is a possibility that whether later today, tomorrow, or within the next few days, we will have something to say; but as the President said, this issue needs to be resolved one way or another."
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