In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump affirmed his belief that the US and Iran can still reach a 'very good' deal despite the US military strikes on Iran. These strikes were described by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) as a proportional response to Iranian aggression, specifically the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple US officials reinforced that these military actions would not obstruct ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, with one senior White House official indicating that a deal with Iran remains 'close.' Meanwhile, Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have issued warnings of retaliation, asserting that any foreign military personnel near Iranian territory are at risk. Araghchi emphasized Iran's readiness to respond to threats while also expressing a preference for diplomatic solutions. This sentiment was echoed by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, who cautioned that Iran could shift to military responses if its commitments are violated.