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theshillongtimes.com: https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/05/28/trump-eyes-iran-war-deal-inspite-of-uncertainties/

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te Marco Rubio said negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending the ceasefire would continue for several more days, stressing that Trump would either secure “a good deal or no deal.” Trump is also facing criticism from prominent Republican allies, including Senators Roger Wicker, Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz, who argue that the proposed terms appear too favourable to Tehran and resemble the nuclear agreement negotiated under former President Barack Obama, which Trump abandoned during his first term.
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Trump eyes Iran war deal inspite of uncertainties | The Shillong Times Facebook Instagram Pinterest X Youtube HOME MEGHALAYA NATIONAL EDITORIAL SALANTINI JANERA REGIONAL TODAY’S PAPER OTHER INTERNATIONAL POLITICS SPORTS SUNDAY PULLOUT ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ FEATURES BOOK ADVERTISEMENT Search Search Thursday, May 28, 2026 Facebook Instagram Pinterest X Youtube HOME MEGHALAYA NATIONAL EDITORIAL SALANTINI JANERA REGIONAL TODAY’S PAPER OTHER INTERNATIONAL POLITICS SPORTS SUNDAY PULLOUT ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ FEATURES BOOK ADVERTISEMENT Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. INTERNATIONAL Trump eyes Iran war deal inspite of uncertainties By: Agencies Date: May 28, 2026 Share post: WhatsApp Facebook X ReddIt Telegram Linkedin WASHINGTON, May 27: US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Cabinet on Wednesday as negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with Iran remain uncertain, despite his recent claim that Washington and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a settlement. Trump has projected confidence that a deal is near, one that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow him to argue that Iran’s nuclear capabilities have been weakened sufficiently to claim victory and wind down a war that has proved politically unpopular among Republicans. However, the negotiations remain fragile. Critics argue the emerging agreement leaves many important issues unresolved and could allow Iran’s hardline leadership to emerge weakened but ultimately emboldened. The timing is politically sensitive for Trump and Republicans, with midterm elections approaching and concerns growing about inflation and rising fuel prices affecting voters’ mood. Tensions increased further after US forces launched what the Pentagon described as “defensive” strikes on missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran earlier this week. While Washington insisted the strikes were restrained and consistent with the ongoing ceasefire, Iran condemned them as evidence of American “bad faith.” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending the ceasefire would continue for several more days, stressing that Trump would either secure “a good deal or no deal.” Trump is also facing criticism from prominent Republican allies, including Senators Roger Wicker, Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz, who argue that the proposed terms appear too favourable to Tehran and resemble the nuclear agreement negotiated under former President Barack Obama, which Trump abandoned during his first term. Under the proposed deal, Iran would surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief. Officials familiar with the talks said some uranium could be dil
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