Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump has moderated expectations for a potential Middle East deal with Iran, emphasizing that his negotiators should not rush the process. Despite indications of progress, key issues remain unresolved, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear program and frozen assets. Both the US and Iran have observed a ceasefire, but tensions continue as military actions persist in the region.
- ▪Trump instructed negotiators not to rush a deal with Iran, stating that time is on their side.
- ▪Key clauses of a potential agreement remain unresolved, including issues related to Iran's nuclear program.
- ▪Iran has confirmed a draft agreement exists but has deferred discussions on uranium enrichment for 60 days after any deal.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 32 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ ‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering Iran — Al Jazeera English
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US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walk to board Air Force One prior to departure from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, March 20, 2026. SAUL LOEB / AFP US President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying on Sunday, May 24, he had told his negotiators not to "rush," even after both Tehran and Washington signaled progress towards an agreement to end the war. The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and the US has blockaded Iran's ports. The war erupted after the US and Israel attacked the Islamic republic on February 28, and Iran responded with missile and drone attacks across the region.
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