"Trump claimed the US had already won the war, stating, 'The entire country can be taken out in one night.' Negotiators describe a lot of daylight between US and Iranian positions and aren't optimistic about reaching an agreement."
"Iran's ten-point proposal offers a reopened strait in exchange for an end to strikes on it and on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump dismissed this proposal, stating it was 'not good enough.'"
"The chances at this moment are, at least, non-zero regarding the possibility of nuclear action against Iran. When asked if the war was coming to a close or ramping up, Trump said, 'I can't tell you.'"
Iran launched missiles at Saudi Arabia and called for volunteers to fight, coinciding with President Trump's deadline. Trump reiterated threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. He claimed the US had already won the war, while negotiators noted significant gaps between US and Iranian positions. Iran proposed reopening the strait in exchange for halting strikes on it and Hezbollah, but Trump dismissed the offer as insufficient. The possibility of nuclear action against Iran is considered non-zero.
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