Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with his Cabinet to discuss negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran. Despite projecting confidence in reaching a deal, there are significant unresolved issues and criticism from some Republican allies regarding the terms. The situation is further complicated by recent U.S. military actions in Iran and the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪Trump will meet with his Cabinet to discuss negotiations with Iran.
- ▪The emerging deal has faced criticism for potentially favoring Iran.
- ▪Recent U.S. military strikes in Iran have complicated the negotiations.
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U.S. President Donald Trump departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Tuesday, May 26, in Bethesda, Md. AP-YonhapWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran, just days after insisting that his administration and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a settlement but with the negotiations still in a state of flux.As he prepares to huddle with his top aides, Trump is projecting confidence that he's closing in on a deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide him a credible argument that Iran’s nuclear capability has been diminished enough to declare victory, winding down a conflict that's been politically unpopular for Republicans.But as things stand, Trump also risks…
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