Trump discusses Iran nuclear deal as Iranian state media shows women without hijabs
US President Donald Trump stated that a new nuclear agreement with Iran should be reached quickly, potentially within the next month, to avoid a more severe second phase of actions. This comes as the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group moves toward the Middle East, maintaining the possibility of military intervention. During a private meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Trump to ensure any deal addresses ballistic missiles and Iranian regional proxies alongside nuclear concerns. Meanwhile, in Iran, state television broadcasted footage of women without headscarves during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution for the first time. Critics and opposition groups described this move as hypocritical, suggesting it aims to project a false image of reform following the suppression of recent protests. The mandatory hijab law, in place since 1979, has faced increasing defiance from women in Tehran and other cities. Analysts such as Jason Brodsky from United Against a Nuclear Iran argue the broadcast is an attempt to ease international pressure. Despite the footage, the Iranian government has recently conducted a crackdown on the protest movement.