The Korea Times
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has said he expects the United States and Iran to reach a peace deal "in the next day or two," noting that a new round of negotiations between the two sides may take place this weekend, according to a report. Trump made the remarks in a brief phone interview with Axios, as hopes for a deal between Washington and Tehran have risen following this week's ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon and Iran's subsequent announcement on the opening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz in line with the ceasefire. "The Iranians want to meet. They want to make a deal. I think a meeting will probably take place over the weekend. I think we will get a deal in the next day or two," he was quoted by Axios as saying. The meeting, if held, is expected to take place in Islamabad, where the first round of their peace talks occurred. In a separate interview with Bloomberg, Trump underscored progress in efforts to reach a deal with Iran. "Most of the main points are finalized. It'll go pretty quickly," he said. The president said he has not decided on who will lead a U.S.
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