President Trump said the United States is engaged in “very deep talks” with Iran, but warned that Washington will return to powerful military action if the diplomatic effort fails.

In an interview with N12, Trump said he decided to suspend U.S. strikes on Friday after countries mediating between Washington and Tehran, along with other Middle Eastern governments, urged him to give negotiations another chance.

“Everyone involved in the contacts with Iran asked me, ‘Don’t shoot,’” Trump said, adding that he believes the Iranians want to reach an agreement.

Asked how much time he was prepared to give the diplomatic process, Trump replied: “Not much time. Either it moves quickly, or it will not happen at all.”

The current negotiations are focused on reaching an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks toward a broader nuclear deal. The contacts are being conducted primarily between Iran and Oman, with Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, and Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also actively involved.

Trump said there was “nothing to gain and nothing to lose” by allowing the talks to continue, noting that oil prices had fallen and stock markets had risen since the strikes were paused.

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