Trump Signals Possibility of Iran Strike While Leaving Door Open for a Deal

The United States could launch an attack on Iran as early as Sunday, October 25. However, US President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of reaching a major agreement with Tehran. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Saturday.

Trump said he did not want to disclose in advance when a potential attack might take place. He also expressed uncertainty over whether Iran would agree to a deal. Nevertheless, the US president claimed that the United States would ultimately emerge victorious, regardless of how the situation unfolds.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the country's ongoing state of “neither war nor peace.” According to him, many Iranian citizens are now struggling to afford even basic food. The economy is under severe pressure due to the conflict and restrictions on Iran's oil exports and trade.

A report by Saudi media outlet Al Arabiya said Iran had sent a proposal to the United States through Pakistan. Under the reported proposal, Iran would reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports. The report also said Tehran had expressed interest in beginning negotiations with Washington.

However, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported a different account. According to the outlet, a source in Tehran denied that Iran had submitted a new proposal to the Pakistani mediator.

The source also claimed that Iran had rejected the proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the removal of the US blockade. The country was maintaining its position based on seven conditions previously conveyed through mediators.

In June, Pakistan and Qatar had reportedly mediated an interim understanding aimed at restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the US naval blockade on Iran and opening broader negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme.

The latest developments highlight two competing possibilities: a potential US military strike and a diplomatic agreement. However, it remains unclear whether Washington and Tehran will ultimately reach a final dea