strikeMay 10, 2026

Trump Says He 'Expects To Hear Very Soon' From Iran On US Peace Plan

Summary

ISTANBUL, May 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump said Saturday that "he expects to hear very soon" from Iran on Washington’s latest peace plan, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a phone call with French TV station LCI, Trump said the Iranians “still very much want to make a deal.” Regional tensions have sharply escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, triggering Iranian retaliation against Israel and American allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, though negotiations in Islamabad failed to produce a permanent agreement. Trump later announced an extension of the truce without setting a deadline. Commenting on the Victory Day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Trump said “it would be nice to see the ceasefire extended," adding that he "made the deal" himself with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; www.bernama.com; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @bernama.com, @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial

Perspectives

Iranian Official

The Iranian government condemns the US and Israeli strikes of February 28 as unprovoked foreign aggression against its sovereignty, met with resolute defensive retaliation to safeguard national interests and regional security, including control over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran rejects Washington's coercive peace overtures as outlined by President Trump, viewing them as attempts to undermine Iran's independent stance following the Pakistan-mediated ceasefire. Resistance to external pressure remains central to preserving Iran's territorial integrity and strategic autonomy.

Israeli

From an Israeli security perspective, the US-Israel strikes on Iran were a necessary defensive response to Tehran's existential threats, including its nuclear program and vast proxy network that enabled direct retaliation against the Jewish state and attacks on vital Gulf allies. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ensuing escalation underscored Iran's willingness to choke global energy routes to pressure Israel, while the fragile April ceasefire brokered via Pakistan offers only temporary relief without addressing these core dangers. Trump’s push for a deal highlights the ongoing need for vigilance, as any agreement must prioritize dismantling Iran’s proxy capabilities to ensure Israel’s survival.

Neutral

US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he expects to hear from Iran soon on a US peace plan and that Iranian officials still want to reach an agreement, according to Anadolu Ajansi reporting on his remarks to French broadcaster LCI. The statements follow a reported escalation of regional tensions after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, Iranian retaliation, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, along with a ceasefire that took effect April 8 via Pakistani mediation and was later extended by Trump. Trump also commented that an extension of the Russia-Ukraine Victory Day ceasefire would be desirable, stating that he had arranged the truce with the leaders of both countries.

Western

US President Trump signaled expectations for rapid Iranian acceptance of Washington’s peace framework, following US-Israeli precision strikes that neutralized Iranian threats and forced a temporary halt to escalation. The resulting ceasefire, extended under US leadership after Pakistani mediation, prioritizes de-escalation, threat containment, and restoration of open navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump separately credited his direct engagement with Moscow and Kyiv for the Russia-Ukraine Victory Day truce, urging its prolongation to lock in strategic gains.

Pro-Peace

The US and Israeli strikes on Iran since Feb. 28 have triggered deadly retaliation, closed the Strait of Hormuz, and inflicted severe humanitarian costs on civilians through energy shortages, economic disruption, and heightened regional instability. Pakistani-mediated diplomacy produced an April 8 ceasefire that Trump later extended, demonstrating that negotiated pauses offer a viable path to de-escalation and reduced suffering. Renewed talks could spare further civilian lives on all sides rather than risking renewed violence.

Global South

US President Trump’s expectation of an Iranian response to Washington’s “peace plan” reflects ongoing neo-colonial pressure on Tehran’s sovereignty, following US-Israeli strikes that provoked retaliation and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani mediation produced a fragile April ceasefire that Trump unilaterally extended without deadline, exposing the limits of Global South-led diplomacy against unilateral Western interventions. Similar claims of brokering Russia-Ukraine truces further illustrate how major powers bypass multilateral institutions to dictate terms affecting energy security and stability across the Global South.

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ISTANBUL, May 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump said Saturday that "he expects to hear very soon" from Iran on Washington’s latest peace plan, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a phone call with French TV station LCI, Trump said the Iranians “still very much want t…

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