Trump: Giving Iran a chance, no pressure

President Trump now says the US has been working on Iran for 5.5 weeks, contradicting an 8-week timeline and admitting he 'took a break'.

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President Donald Trump has provided a new, contradictory timeline for US diplomatic efforts with Iran. In a social media exchange, Trump claimed the US has been working on the issue for 5.5 weeks, but when a reporter pointed out it has actually been 8 weeks since his initial 4-6 week estimate, Trump replied, 'I took a break.' This admission highlights the fluid and inconsistent messaging from the administration regarding the pace and status of negotiations, which Trump has previously described as having 'no rush.' The comment comes amid ongoing US pressure and a naval blockade against Iran.

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5d ago@Osint613

Trump added that he hoped Iran would take 4-6 weeks but now wants to make the best deal, softening his earlier stance.

5d ago@Osint613

Trump now says he wants the deal to be 'everlasting,' adding a new dimension to his previous statements about giving Iran a chance and seeking a good deal.

5d ago@Osint613

Trump provided a specific 5.5-week timeline and admitted he 'took a break' when confronted with the actual 8-week duration.

e/eineurope · topic · T-05559cycle Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 20:06 UTC · first reported 5d ago