US President Donald Trump has said the United States could “leave” Iran within “two to three weeks” once it is satisfied that Tehran cannot develop a nuclear weapon “for years,” signaling a potential shift in Washington’s posture amid ongoing tensions.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said Iran was “begging to make a deal,” but stressed that whether an agreement is reached or not is “irrelevant” to the U.S. timeline. His remarks suggest Washington may proceed with its withdrawal plans regardless of diplomatic outcomes.
Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian indicated Tehran’s openness to de-escalation, stating that Iran had the “necessary will” to end the war, provided its adversaries guarantee that hostilities would not resume. His comments point to conditional willingness from Iran to pursue a lasting ceasefire.
Meanwhile, Xi Jinping is intensifying diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire, with Beijing pushing for stability in the region as tensions threaten broader geopolitical and economic fallout.
In Lebanon, the situation remains volatile. The country’s Health Ministry reported that at least seven people were killed in Israeli airstrikes, while the Israeli military said it had targeted a Hezbollah commander and another senior figure in two separate attacks across Beirut.
Trump is expected to provide further details in a national address on Wednesday night, where he will deliver what he described as an “important update on Iran,” potentially outlining the next phase of US strategy in the region.
Boluwatife Enome
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