Trump Reviews Iran War Proposal With Gulf Leaders as He Puts Deal Odds at 50/50
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Updated · CNN · May 23
Trump Reviews Iran War Proposal With Gulf Leaders as He Puts Deal Odds at 50/50
14 articles · Updated · CNN · May 23
Saturday talks put Trump in direct consultation with Gulf and other regional leaders as he weighed Iran’s latest proposal and said the chances of a deal were a “solid 50/50.”
Qatari- and Pakistani-mediated meetings in Tehran appeared to move Washington and Tehran closer to a framework, with Iranian officials citing a draft memorandum carrying 30- and 60-day timelines.
Trump said he could decide by Sunday whether to resume military action, while Rubio signaled news could come within days if behind-the-scenes diplomacy keeps advancing.
Israel is pressing against any narrow interim deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz and eases sanctions without resolving Iran’s nuclear program and enriched uranium stockpile.
The emerging framework would focus first on ending the war, lifting the US naval blockade and releasing blocked Iranian assets, leaving the nuclear file and detailed sanctions relief for later.
With a peace deal imminent, what is the ultimate fate of Iran's deeply buried nuclear stockpile?
How did Pakistan's top general become the surprise key to brokering peace between America and Iran?
If the war ends, who will ultimately control the world's most critical oil chokepoint?
Ceasefire on the Brink: US-Iran Negotiations, Strait of Hormuz Tensions, and Worldwide Economic Repercussions
Overview
As of May 23, 2026, peace talks between the United States and Iran are at a critical point, with President Trump undecided on whether to pursue a deal or resume conflict. He has prioritized these negotiations, staying in Washington for related government business. Mediation by Pakistani and Qatari negotiators is ongoing, focusing on tough issues like sanctions, Iran’s nuclear program, and frozen assets. Iran’s chief negotiator remains defiant, refusing to compromise on national rights. This tense atmosphere highlights the fragile state of diplomacy and the high stakes for regional and global stability.