Trump Backs Two-Week Iran Ceasefire After Intense Negotiations

President Trump backed down from his threats against Iran's infrastructure and agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

The agreement emerged through indirect talks in Muscat mediated by Oman, with Iran agreeing to the halt conditions.

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Alan Eyre said what's been agreed to is cease-fire for two weeks.

Miad Maleki added the key unknown variable is how much does Iran let loose of its choke hold.

Relations between the US and Israel have been extremely close for decades, but strategic and tactical differences have always arisen.

Both share the central objective to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, but their interests and approaches differ markedly.

Al Jazeera

These differences became more evident within the context of internal political developments in Iran.

Just days before the ceasefire was agreed, Trump framed the conflict in an uncompromising manner.

He confirmed that Washington is not seeking a settlement with the current Iranian leadership.

He said the administration has not discussed sending ground troops, but added we may send troops at some point.

The ceasefire emerged from indirect talks in Muscat that Iran described as a good start.

Iran is not negotiating on any other issue except nuclear.

Al-Yawm as-Sabi'

The American team included CENTCOM's commander and Jared Kushner.

The scope of future talks remained a point of divergence.

Regional engagement was unprecedented, with foreign ministers from six countries joining Kushner in Istanbul.

This broadening regional approach tested Iran's insistence on the P5+1 framework.

Ash-Sharq

Analysts warned that any deviation risks fracturing international consensus.