German magazine Der Spiegel reports President Trump has declared an indefinite ceasefire with Iran, a shift from his earlier demands for unconditional surrender.
The message includes a media link, providing visual context for the exchange.
Trump elaborated on his 'no rush' stance, stating, 'I don't want to rush it. I want to take my time. We have plenty of time. And I want to get a great deal.'
Trump specifically stated Iran is racing to avoid an energy sector collapse, adding a new dimension to his 'no rush' stance.
Trump added a comparison to Vietnam and Korea, saying 'their military is defeated.'
Trump now explicitly states the war has lasted 8 weeks, directly extending his previous 4-6 week estimate.
Trump provided a new direct quote emphasizing his desire to 'take my time' and get a 'great deal' for global safety.
Trump provided a direct quote emphasizing his desire for a 'great deal' to protect the nation and world from nuclear threats.
An analysis from Middle East Monitor frames the ceasefire extension as a strategic defeat for the US, arguing it shows a failure of the military approach and that Iran is actively redefining the conflict.
German magazine Der Spiegel has published a report characterizing Trump's ceasefire as a surrender to Iran, adding that the Iranian regime is refusing to negotiate.