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Trump: US won't rush Iran deal, suggests more nations needed; sanctions relief denied

President Trump states the US is "not satisfied" with current Iran deal terms, indicating no rush due to midterms and denying sanctions relief.

By World Brief · 2026-05-27
Trump: US won't rush Iran deal, suggests more nations needed; sanctions relief denied

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President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States is not rushing to finalize a peace agreement with Iran, emphasizing that "time is on our side" in the ongoing negotiations. He explicitly stated that the upcoming November midterm elections will not influence his administration's war strategy or the pace of reaching a deal.

Trump accused Iran of attempting to delay an agreement, believing they can secure more favorable terms after the midterm elections. Despite these claims, discussions between the U.S. and Iran are reportedly progressing, with a broad framework agreed upon that includes Iran's potential disposal of highly enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

However, a final agreement is not yet imminent, as President Trump indicated he remains unsatisfied with certain aspects of the current proposals. He reiterated that the U.S. would either achieve a satisfactory resolution or "finish the job" through other means.

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