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Trump, without Elaborating, Cites ‘some Pretty Good News’ on Iran

Trump said talks with Iran showed progress as negotiators weighed a possible ceasefire extension and more direct negotiations this weekend.

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump told reporters, "We had some pretty good news 20 minutes ago, but it seems to be going very well in the Middle East with Iran."
  • The ongoing war with Iran, which began with a US-Israeli attack on February 28, has killed thousands; Trump warned the temporary ceasefire may end unless a long-term deal is reached by Wednesday.
  • Trump stated the United States blockade of Iranian ports will remain, while Iran's senior negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned the Strait of Hormuz "will not remain open" if the blockade continues.
  • Field Marshal Asim Munir, a Pakistani mediator, has held talks in Tehran since Wednesday; negotiations could produce a memorandum of understanding followed by a comprehensive peace agreement within 60 days.
  • While the United States proposed a 20-year nuclear suspension, Iran suggested a halt of three to five years; Iranian officials denied reports of progress, with no clear sign of real movement.
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US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that there was "some very good news regarding Iran," hinting at optimism about peace talks to end the war with Iran, and indicating that the ceasefire might not be extended unless an agreement is reached by Wednesday.

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The American leader made a bold statement about Iran, but are the parties ready for a meeting? US President Donald Trump declared "reasonably good news" in the talks with Iran, but warned that the ceasefire could end without an agreement. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Reuters. Read also: Iran deal coming "in a day or two": Trump announces end of war "Things appear to be going very well in the Middle East with Iran," Trump told reporte…

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WTVB broke the news on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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