Report: If an agreement is reached, Trump may delay strikes on Iran

Investing.com— According to a report by the media citing Axios, if there are signs that a diplomatic agreement may be reached, U.S. President Donald Trump could delay planned military action against Iran.

Axios, citing U.S. officials, says Trump remains open to any agreement that may be reached through ongoing negotiations, although it is not yet clear whether Iran is prepared to make the necessary concessions.

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Meanwhile, reports show that the White House is skeptical about extending the current deadline again, suggesting that little diplomatic time may be left.

According to Axios, Iran’s response to the latest U.S.-backed proposal has been described as “hardline,” but officials believe it is a negotiating tactic rather than a complete rejection.

These developments come before Trump’s deadline requiring Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, U.S. Eastern Time.

Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges, and said that if Tehran fails to meet the demands before the deadline, the entire country could be “destroyed.”

The report adds that some U.S. officials say Trump privately is becoming more pessimistic about the chances of reaching an agreement, and is increasingly preparing to issue the final order to strike as early as Tuesday evening.

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