Trump says the US is close to a deal with Iran

FXStreetApr 16, 2026 6:22 PM

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Speaking to reporters outside of the White House on Thursday, US President Donald Trump made a series of statements surrounding the ongoing confrontation with Iran.

Key Trump Highlights

Making a lot of progress on Iran.
Not sure ceasefire needs to be extended.
Iran willing to do things today they previously weren't.
If there's no deal with Iran, fighting will resume.
Iran has agreed they won't have a nuclear weapon.
We're very close to a deal with Iran.
Iran has agreed to give us back the nuclear dust.
Iran has agreed to almost everything.
If Iran deal is signed in Islamabad, I may go (to China).

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