Iran official says Trump is stalling talks with ‘excessive demands’ as wait for breakthrough continues

President Donald Trump has yet to make a decision on a deal that could extend the current ceasefire with Iran, with no announcement on Friday following a Situation Room meeting where he said he would make a “final determination.”Oil prices have dipped this week amid persistent reports that Trump and Iran could be close to sealing an agreement that has eluded the two sides for over a month

President Donald Trump has yet to make a decision on a deal that could extend the current ceasefire with Iran, with no announcement on Friday following a Situation Room meeting where he said he would make a “final determination.”

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Oil prices have dipped this week amid persistent reports that Trump and Iran could be close to sealing an agreement that has eluded the two sides for over a month.

While U.S. and Arab officials have been indicating for days that the deal is close to being finalized, it still has yet to be approved by either side. Nearly a week ago, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had predicted there could be “good news” within hours, only for Trump to say he wouldn’t “rush into” an agreement.