President Trump says U.S. and Iran close to a deal for ending the war

NPR | By Greg Myre,

Adrian Florido

Published May 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM EDT

President Donald Trump posted to social media on Saturday afternoon that a deal to end the war with Iran "will be announced" shortly.

Greg Myre

Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on the intelligence community, a position that follows his many years as a foreign correspondent covering conflicts around the globe.

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Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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