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Trump signals deal with Iran could come in 48 hours

Published August 5, 2026 Updated August 5, 2026 10:23am

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The US president has told reporters that negotiations with Iran are “moving along very nicely,” Al Jazeera reports.

“We’ll find out. We’ll know in 48 hours,” he added.

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