Trump gave Iran a reprieve, but negotiations still hang in the balance

Trump's pause may ease immediate pressure, but deep divisions within Iran's leadership – and its belief it can outlast U.S. pressure – could still derail any diplomatic progress

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Trump gave Iran a reprieve, but negotiations still hang in the balance

06:00 AM • April 23 2026 IDT

U.S. President Donald Trump's dramatic reversal – just hours before what he had described as opening the "gates of hell" on Iran – was framed as a response to a Pakistani request, after it became clear that deep divisions persist within Iran's leadership. Trump has now ostensibly granted Tehran open-ended time to resolve its internal disputes, consolidate an agreed and authoritative position, and return with comprehensive answers on all outstanding issues.

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