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Trump Optimistic about Possible Permanent Iran Ceasefire

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US President Donald Trump sees a “good deal” on Iran.Photographer: Ian Maule/Bloomberg

The upbeat comments keep coming from the White House. President Donald Trump was positive about prospects that the US and Iran could clinch a permanent ceasefire as the two sides discuss an extended truce ahead of its expiration next week.

“It’s looking very good that we’re going to make a deal with Iran, and it’s going to be a good deal,” Trump told reporters at the White House Thursday. Talks between Washington and Tehran could resume this weekend, he said.