Iran war: US expecting Tehran's response to proposed deal
Key takeaways
- President Donald Trump said Washington was expecting an answer from Tehran over a proposed deal to set up talks to end the war by Friday night Eastern time.
- "I'm getting a letter supposedly tonight, so we'll see how that goes," Trump told reporters outside the White House.
- Iran has been studying the latest proposal for days, saying it remains undecided.
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President Donald Trump said Washington was expecting an answer from Tehran over a proposed deal to set up talks to end the war by Friday night Eastern time. Follow live.
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05/09/2026May 9, 2026Iranian response to US truce proposal expected 'tonight,' Trump saysWashington was expecting Tehran's response to its latest proposal on a deal to set up the parameters for talks to end the war by Friday night, US President Donald Trumpsaid.