Trump Says Iran Deal Possible Within Days as Israel Continues Military Operations

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a deal to resolve the conflict with Iran could arrive within days, marking his latest public statement on the matter.

The president offered no new details about the proposed agreement or which parties had recently changed their positions. His comments came while Israel conducted fresh military operations in Lebanon, where fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah has intensified in recent weeks.

Trump has made similar statements about an imminent Iran deal multiple times over recent months. In previous instances, the predicted timelines passed without a completed agreement being reached.

The Israeli military strikes continued as diplomatic efforts proceeded on multiple fronts. Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians have been displaced from border areas affected by the fighting. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah remains unresolved, though international mediators have engaged in discussions toward that goal.

Senior State Department officials did not provide additional context for Trump's timeline prediction. Spokespeople for Iran have not responded to Trump's recent statements.

The simultaneity of Trump's diplomatic announcement and continued Israeli military operations reflects the complex situation in the region, where multiple conflicts operate on different tracks. Some foreign policy analysts questioned whether military escalation and diplomatic negotiations could proceed in parallel, while others argued that military pressure often accompanies diplomatic talks.

Trump administration officials have indicated that negotiations with Iran involve multiple countries and ongoing technical discussions about sanctions, nuclear programs, and regional security arrangements. No official from the administration specified which issues remained unresolved or how close parties stood to an agreement.

The Lebanese government has called for international assistance in addressing the displacement crisis. Regional powers including Saudi Arabia and Qatar have offered to participate in ceasefire negotiations, though no formal talks have been scheduled.