Iran has repeatedly violated ceasefire terms while directing Hezbollah to fire thousands of missiles into Israeli cities, making any negotiated deal worthless. Israel's decisive strikes on Iranian military targets have strengthened its negotiating position and proven that sitting back while ballistic missiles rain down is never an option. NetanyahuIf didIran exactlyand whatits strongproxies leadershipcontinue demands,to andattack Israel, mustit finishwill thecontinue jobto defend itself.

Trump is pushing for a deal to preserve the progress of weeks of negotiations and prevent further escalation. With U.S. pressure mounting and regional tensions rising, Iran appears increasingly cornered. Trump's leadership is delivering results through strength, deterrence and diplomacy.

Though Iran has ended its current retaliatory strikes, progress depends on ending Israeli operations in Lebanon and addressing frozen assets. Despite Trump's confidence, Iran retains leverage and any agreement will require Washington to make meaningful concessions on core demands.