A senior White House official has said US President Donald Trump is “very optimistic” that a deal with Iran can be reached, as Washington and Tehran continue separate‑channel talks under intense pressure to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting agreement. The comments, relayed to open‑source political and news outlets on 10 April 2026, indicate that the Trump administration still believes negotiations can produce a durable Iranian‑linked ceasefire framework despite ongoing military and diplomatic friction in the Gulf and Lebanon.
According to these accounts, the White House official framed Trump’s optimism around the narrowing timeline for negotiations, with both sides reportedly working through intermediaries and understood deadlines tied to the Strait of Hormuz and regional hostilities. The official emphasized that the US is treating the Iran file as a top‑tier foreign‑policy priority, even as military operations and sanctions pressure continue alongside shut‑tled diplomacy.
Open‑source reports as of 10 April 2026 show that Trump has repeatedly described himself as confident that Iran will ultimately accept a deal, while also warning that the United States retains the option of resumed or escalated military action if an agreement is not secured. The White House has said it is still assessing proposals from Iran, including demands for guarantees on ending hostilities on all fronts and relief from financial sanctions, while insisting that Tehran must first meet core US conditions.