United States President Donald Trump said he is 'optimistic' about the chances of reaching a deal with Iran, according to an interview with Channel 12. However, during a recent meeting with his senior advisers, he reportedly did not discuss an imminent agreement, raising questions about whether Washington may be preparing for a possible return to military action.

A United States official said Trump is serious about pursuing an agreement during talks scheduled to take place this week in Pakistan. Israeli officials assess that Trump prefers a negotiated solution and believe that if no breakthrough is achieved, the current ceasefire could be extended to allow more time for diplomacy.

At the same time, Israeli officials acknowledge uncertainty surrounding Trump's intentions. One senior official remarked that interpreting his statements is nearly impossible, joking that if they were put into ChatGPT, 'it will implode.' Should negotiations fail, Israel has reportedly prepared a list of Iranian targets, though these do not necessarily include infrastructure sites previously mentioned by Trump as potential targets.