A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media

Key Points:

• President Trump publicly announced progress in US-Iran peace talks via social media, claiming Iran agreed to key US demands, including handing over enriched uranium, which Iranian officials denied, causing a setback in negotiations.
• Trump’s unconventional negotiation style and public disclosures have reportedly damaged trust with Iran, complicating delicate talks amid internal Iranian divisions between negotiators and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
• The US and Iran remain divided on terms, with the US demanding a freeze and surrender of uranium enrichment, while Iran seeks sanction relief and control over the Strait of Hormuz; proposals for enrichment suspension range from 5 to 20 years.
• A fragile two-week ceasefire is nearing expiration amid ongoing uncertainty, with Trump wavering on whether to extend it and facing a critical decision on whether to accept a deal or escalate military conflict.
• Confusion over US delegation leadership and timing of talks reflects broader instability in the negotiation process, which is now expected to resume in Islamabad on Wednesday, with the situation described as fluid by officials.