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U.S. Officials Say Iran Deal Could Be Reached Soon

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 6:27 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump peace deal record

On September 30 2026, deputy assistant Sebastian Gorka told The Jerusalem Post a U.S.–Iran deal remains possible and could be resolved imminently.
The interview emphasizes administration confidence, citing President Donald Trump’s recent peace-deal record and statements as proof the agreement won’t be weakened.
Gorka said the final decision rests with Iran’s leadership, the “mullah in Iran.”
The deal would limit China and Russia influence, benefiting U.S. and allies, Gorka said.

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Renovation Cost Claim

On September 30, 2026, White House deputy assistant Sebastian Gorka told The Jerusalem Post a U.S.–Iran deal remains possible and could be reached soon.
President Donald Trump emphasized White House renovations and war rhetoric while Americans struggle with a cost-of-living crisis.
An AP-NORC poll in October 2026 showed just 17 % approve President Trump’s cost-of-living response.
President Trump claimed renovations cost no taxpayers while asserting that annihilating Iran would secure peace.

Blindspot

An AP-NORC poll released in October 2026 found that only 17 % of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the cost-of-living crisis.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Trump peace deal record

On September 30 2026, deputy assistant Sebastian Gorka told The Jerusalem Post a U.S.–Iran deal remains possible and could be resolved imminently.
The interview emphasizes administration confidence, citing President Donald Trump’s recent peace-deal record and statements as proof the agreement won’t be weakened.
Gorka said the final decision rests with Iran’s leadership, the “mullah in Iran.”
The deal would limit China and Russia influence, benefiting U.S. and allies, Gorka said.

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