US pushes Iran toward final deal as Trump sets hard deadline
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- Trump sets Tuesday 8 PM Washington time as final deadline for Iran.
- US negotiators push for decisive agreement; military options remain on the table.
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that the United States has set a strict deadline for Iran, marking 8 PM Washington time as the cutoff for ongoing negotiations. The announcement came via an official post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump emphasized that the US is engaged in “extremely deep” talks with Tehran, with the goal of reaching a definitive agreement that ends months of delays and stalling. “This time we aim for the finish line,” he wrote, highlighting the administration’s insistence on a decisive resolution.
Global Timing of Deadline
According to international time conversions, the deadline corresponds to 3 AM Wednesday in Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and midnight GMT. Inside Iran, the cutoff will arrive at 3:30 AM Tehran time, a moment that officials note carries heightened strategic significance on the ground.
Intensive Shuttle Diplomacy
Speaking to Axios, Trump revealed that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are leading intensive shuttle diplomacy efforts with Iranian counterparts. He hinted that a “revolutionary” breakthrough could occur before the 8 PM deadline.
Political Implications
Analysts say the precise timing underscores the U.S. willingness to consider all options, including a broader military phase targeting critical Iranian infrastructure if the diplomatic window closes without an agreement. The move signals a high-stakes moment in U.S.-Iran relations, with both sides racing against the clock.
The coming hours will determine whether diplomacy prevails or the situation escalates into more aggressive action.
