Trump Says Iran Negotiations "Going Very Well," Deal Possible, But Threats Remain—Warns of Intense Bombing if No Agreement Reached
The US and Iran are reportedly close to a potential deal after high-level talks, with Trump warning of intensified bombing if negotiations fail. Pakistan is mediating discussions on a 14-point memorandum that could include halting Iran's nu
Iran says a US proposal to end the conflict is "still under consideration" following reports that the two sides may be close to reaching a deal. The US news outlet Axios reported on May 6 that the White House believes it could be nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagaei said Iran will share its views on the US proposal with Pakistan, which is serving as a mediator. "Iran is currently considering the US proposal and after reaching a conclusion will inform Pakistan of its opinion."
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is working to transform the ceasefire into a permanent end to the war.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US has had "very good talks" with Iran over the past 24 hours and that a deal is possible. However, Trump posted threatening messages on Truth Social once again, warning that if Iran does not agree, "bombing will commence and sadly it will be far more severe and devastating than before."
Trump also said that Operation Epic Fury, the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, will end if Iran complies with the agreed terms. Subsequently, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the operation has already ended after achieving its objectives.
Axios also reported that a one-page memorandum containing 14 points could frame more detailed nuclear talks, with some provisions including halting Iran's nuclear advancement, lifting sanctions, and restoring free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran's Supreme National Security Council and Foreign Policy Committee in parliament, posted a message on X denying Axios's report, stating that "America will get nothing from a war they are losing, which they did not negotiate face-to-face," and that Iran is ready to act. He also warned that if the US does not back down, Iran will respond with violence and cause regret.
On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is full coordination between himself and Trump regarding Iran. "There is nothing surprising. We have shared objectives, and the most important objective is to remove all nuclear advancement from Iran, including destroying Iran's nuclear capability,"
