Trump Says Final Deal 'Likely In A Day Or Two' As US-Iran Close In On Three-Page Peace Plan

Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 08:38 IST

Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be reached within days, talks in Islamabad aim to finalize a three page plan, key issues include frozen funds and enriched uranium stockpile.

US President Donald Trump has said a final agreement between the United States and Iran could be reached “in the next day or two", Axios reported. Speaking in a brief phone interview, he said both sides are likely to meet over the weekend and finalise a deal to end the ongoing war.

Trump said the Iranians are willing to engage and are keen to reach an agreement. “The Iranians want to meet. They want to make a deal. I think a meeting will probably take place over the weekend," he said.

Three-page peace plan under discussion

Officials familiar with the negotiations said both countries are now close to agreeing on a three-page peace plan. While there has been steady progress, key differences remain unresolved.

One major proposal under discussion involves the US releasing around $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds. In return, Iran would give up its stockpile of enriched uranium. However, Trump later said that “no money will change hands", without directly referring to this proposal.

Talks expected in Islamabad

Negotiators are expected to meet in Islamabad, likely on Monday, April 20, as part of the next round of discussions. Pakistan once again is mediating the talks, with support from Egypt and Turkey. The talks aim to bridge the remaining gaps and move towards a final agreement.

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