Trump says Iran talks going well, decision on next steps due within two weeks
US President Donald Trump said Washington is continuing negotiations with Iran and that the contacts are going very well, amid intensive diplomatic efforts to settle the dispute between the two countries. According to the BBC, he said the United States will decide within the next two weeks whether to take further steps against Iran or approve a deal. The BBC also cited preliminary reports that two missiles struck Qeshm island, though no further details were available.
Why it matters
The two-week window sets a short timeline that could determine whether tensions between Washington and Tehran ease or escalate, with direct implications for Gulf security and stability. The preliminary reports of strikes on Qeshm island remain unconfirmed, but could affect the talks if verified.
Background
Qeshm is an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the available material, Trump's remarks come amid intensive diplomatic efforts to settle the dispute between Washington and Tehran.
What’s next
According to the BBC, Trump said Washington will decide within the next two weeks whether to take further steps toward Iran or approve a deal.
How outlets covered it
The two outlets agree on the basic facts: Trump said things with Iran are going very well. RT Arabic focused on the continuing negotiations and the intensive diplomatic efforts to reach a settlement. BBC Arabic, in the material available, highlighted the two-week window Trump set for deciding on further steps or approving a deal, and its headline pointed to preliminary reports of two missiles hitting Qeshm island. Neither the deadline nor those reports appear in the available RT Arabic material.
How outlets headlined it
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
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- Trump threatens swift strike or lasting deal on Iran's nuclear program as Pezeshkian blames US for failed talks
- Iranian delegation travels to Doha with Qatari negotiators after Tehran talks
- Iran's Araghchi cites progress in talks but no final outcome; Trump says issues unresolved
- Trump says Iran deal possible as Tehran cites intensive mediated talks
- Vance says US has made progress in Iran talks, voices hope for a deal
- US carries out limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island as indirect talks hang in the balance
- Trump says US has no immediate plans to strike Iran
- Schumer calls for an end to Iran war, hints at using government funding as leverage
- Democrats win Congress, putting Trump's Iran war in the spotlight
- Trump says Iran talks going well, decision on next steps due within two weeks
- Vance reportedly leads secret push for new ceasefire with Iran
- Preliminary reports of two missiles landing on Iran's Qeshm Island
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