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Trump predicts imminent Iran nuclear deal despite reported gaps

Apr 17, 2026 02:28 PM CT Washington D.C., United States nuclear program,diplomacy,US-Iran relations,Trump,negotiations

Summary

Former US President Donald Trump stated that a nuclear deal with Iran is imminent with no remaining sticking points, proposing a leisurely removal of enriched uranium. Despite this optimism, both US and Iranian officials acknowledge significant gaps remain between the negotiating positions. This development highlights ongoing diplomatic maneuvering regarding Iran's nuclear program, a central pillar of the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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President says US will 'leisurely" remove Iran's enriched uranium'; despite Trump's optimism both US and Iranian officials say significant gaps remain between the sides The post Trump says ‘no sticking points at all,’ predicts deal with Iran could come in days appeared first on The Ti...

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United States NEUTRAL

Donald Trump predicted a deal could be reached in days and outlined a plan to remove Iran's enriched uranium.

Iran NEUTRAL

Iranian officials indicated that significant gaps remain between the sides despite optimistic public statements.

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