JUST IN: Donald Trump Says Framework for Iran Deal Is Complete, but Iran Is Making Mixed Statements—Keep an Eye on Tuesday

According to Axios, Iranian officials doubt that the U.S. will launch a military offensive before the current ceasefire expires on Tuesday night. While negotiations continue between the parties, uncertainty and mutual distrust on the ground are noteworthy.

However, according to Axios reporter Barak Ravid, US President Donald Trump painted an optimistic picture regarding negotiations with Iran in a brief meeting today. Trump stated, “The framework for the agreement is complete. I think we have a very high chance of finalizing it.”

However, a more cautious approach is emerging on the Iranian side. Iranian officials are concerned that Trump’s positive statements regarding the agreement may be a tactic to conceal a possible “surprise attack.” In this context, as of Sunday afternoon, it is still unclear whether Iran will send a negotiating team to Islamabad. Several Iranian officials have expressed the possibility that Washington’s true intention might be to restart the war.

On the other hand, a Turkish security official pointed out that talks between Iran and the US risk failing. The official warned that if the negotiations collapse, conflicts could resume in a more intense and destructive manner.

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