Donald Trump Assures That a Deal with Iran 'Could Happen'

Over the weekend, however, he had said he was ready to deal a "hammer blow" to Iran and declared that he still had to "take care of" one or two Iranian nuclear sites.

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Following threats made over the weekend, the tone noticeably shifted on Monday, November 2, between Iranians and Americans, as Donald Trump declared on the eve of major US elections that an agreement with Iran "could happen." "Oil prices are falling like rocks (...) because people feel there won't be a war with Iran. Iran wants a deal, as quickly as possible. It could happen!" the US president posted on his platform, Truth Social.

Over the weekend, he had stated he was ready to deal a "hammer blow" to Iran and remarked that he still needed to "take care of" one or two Iranian nuclear sites. Meanwhile, US Vice President J.D. Vance stated on Monday that Donald Trump and he felt "rather optimistic" regarding a negotiated agreement to bring an end to the war with Iran, without providing a timetable. While positions remain far apart, Iran reported that consultations are "intense" to avoid a resumption of hostilities with the United States—a climate that triggered a drop in oil prices on Monday.

Tehran stated it was prepared to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz within two days, instead of the initially planned seven days, while maintaining its stringent terms, which Donald Trump had rejected in September. Mediated discussions via Qatar intensified to avoid a repeat of the 40 days of heavy bombardments that took place this summer and to try to restart talks in a conflict currently shaking the global economy. "Given the sensitivity and gravity of the current situation, consultations and deliberations are very intense," stated Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, highlighting the "very active mediating role" of Qatar and Pakistan.

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