Trump explicitly stated on May 24th that negotiations are "progressing in an orderly manner" and that "time is on America's side." Defense Secretary Hagleysis reiterated "patience" and "profitable deals" at the Shangri-La Dialogue, which is a tactical emphasis on the same negotiation stance. Combined with recent analysis, the US and Iran are approaching a 60-day temporary understanding memorandum, not a final peace agreement. The key point is that Hagleysis's speech shifted from domestic to the multilateral security forum of the Shangri-La Dialogue. This indicates that the US intends to shape the yet-to-be-implemented bilateral arrangements into a fait accompli and contribute to regional security, aiming to send a signal to Asia-Pacific allies and other observers that the situation is under control, to ease global energy supply chain anxieties caused by Middle East conflicts, and to leave room for subsequent actions with explanations.

On May 30th, US Secretary of Defense Hagleysis stated at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue that President Trump believes any deal the US reaches with Iran will be profitable, and that Trump is very patient about achieving this. Hagleysis said: I spoke with Trump this morning, and he wants me to reaffirm how patiently he is ensuring this historic effort by the United States. "Any (deal with Iran) will be a good deal, a great deal." He is very patient about reaching this. $ETH