White House says 'only the President knows' on Iran negotiations and Iranian regime has until 20:00EDT to 'make a deal', ABC reports

The White House's assertion that 'only the President knows' regarding Iran negotiations signals a pivotal moment in diplomacy, stressing urgency for the Iranian regime to reach a deal by the specified deadline.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 16:35 UTCOn the live feed at 16:15 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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16:23

Pakistan Foreign Minister speaking to Norway counterpart says they haven't given up yet, but that hope is dwindling that an extension of the deadline will be achieved

16:23

IRGC commander declares ‘new phase’ of reprisal attacks against aggressors, and warns that if the US crosses red lines, the IRGC’s response “will extend far beyond the region”

16:15

White House says 'only the President knows' on Iran negotiations and Iranian regime has until 20:00EDT to 'make a deal', ABC reports

16:14

The Israeli military is on standby and ready to launch strikes on Iran ahead of US President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an Israeli security source tells CNN.

16:06

Israeli military warns vessels in maritime area between Lebanon's Tyre and Ras Naqoura, and says all vessels must immediately sail north of Tyre

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