U.S. President Donald Trump. File
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President Donald Trump said on Thursday (April 16, 2026) that the United States and Iran were “very close” to a peace deal and that he would consider going to Pakistan to sign an agreement.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Mr. Trump added that Tehran had agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium, as the two countries mull further talks in Islamabad.
Published – April 17, 2026 02:02 am IST

