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Trump says 'good chance' of Iran deal as he renews threats

President Trump told journalists he expects a possible Iran deal within days while issuing stark threats over the Strait of Hormuz and describing recent rescue and covert actions, with no immediate response from Tehran.

Apr 5th 2026 · Iran

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  • Trump said a deal with Iran could be reached as soon as Monday.
  • He warned Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing and strikes on infrastructure.
  • He said he granted amnesty to Iranian negotiators to keep talks alive and claimed contact with Iran's parliament speaker.
  • Trump said U.S. forces rescued a wounded F-15 crew member from inside Iran and that Washington sent weapons to Iranian protesters earlier this year.
  • The report says the region has been on alert since a Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel offensive that it says killed more than 1,340 people including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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