Trump meets with Cabinet as some Republican allies worry deal to end war will embolden Iran
President Trump is meeting with his Cabinet amid ongoing negotiations to end the conflict with Iran. While he expresses optimism about reaching a deal, concerns arise among Republican allies regarding the terms, which some believe may favor Iran. The situation is further complicated by recent U.S. military actions in Iran and the approaching midterm elections.
- ▪Trump is confident that a deal with Iran is within reach, despite ongoing tensions.
- ▪Some Republican allies are worried that the proposed deal may be too favorable to Iran, resembling the previous nuclear agreement.
- ▪Recent U.S. airstrikes in Iran have complicated peace talks, with both sides accusing each other of bad faith.
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Open this photo in gallery:While President Donald Trump insists a deal is within reach, there appears to be daylight between the U.S. and Iran on several key issues.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPresident 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…
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