White House says Iran deal could take days

The White House doesn't expect an agreement to end the war with https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran Sunday and thinks it could take several days for https://www.axios.com/2026/05/24/iran-deal-strait-hormuz-sanctions-nuclear" target="_blank">the deal's approval by Iran's leadership, including Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, a senior U.S. official said in a briefing with reporters.

Why it matters: While U.S. officials are optimistic that a deal will be signed within days, they also acknowledge it has not been finalized and could still fall apart.

• The deal would avoid an escalation of the war and decrease the pressure on the global oil supply.

  However, it's unclear whether it will lead to a lasting peace agreement that also addresses President Trump's nuclear demands.

• President Trump told his "representatives not to rush into a deal" with Iran, he announced Sunday https://truthsocial.com/%40realDonaldTrump/posts/116629952973301768" target="_blank">on Truth Social, saying "both sides must take their time and get it right."

This is a developing story.

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