Trump’s war chief still hopes for a nuclear deal even as Iran and Israel trade fire over Lebanon?

The Trump administration is signaling that a major breakthrough with Iran could be closer than ever. Speaking in Paris, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said a nuclear agreement with Tehran may arrive soon, while stressing that President Trump remains committed to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Hegseth also warned that military options remain available if diplomacy fails. The comments came as fragile ceasefire efforts continue and tensions linger across the Middle East. With Trump claiming a deal is “within striking distance,” speculation is growing that a decisive moment in U.S.-Iran relations is approaching.