The key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics Desk

From the Politics DeskThe key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics DeskPlus, an exclusive interview with Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump, the Fed and more.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleU.S. and Iran work on peace deal but gap between them 'wider than the Strait of Hormuz'17:01Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 15, 2026, 6:51 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell examines the upcoming dates on the calendar that will play a big role in determining what comes next in Iran. Plus, Julie Tsirkin sits down for a wide-ranging interview with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Adam WollnerThe key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran warAnalysis by Andrea MitchellSigns now appear to be pointing toward President Donald Trump’s wanting an off-ramp from the war with Iran. Despite the Pentagon’s now sending a third aircraft carrier and thousands more troops to the region, a few approaching deadlines are possible clues. While Iran’s negotiators always get a vote, few observers doubt that Trump loves the pomp and circumstance of a State Dinner. Trump is expecting King Charles III and Queen Camilla for dinner the week after next, and it would be more than a little awkward for the White House to host the royals while the U.S. is expanding a war against Iran so broadly unpopular in the United Kingdom. In fact, Trump has been talking about the visit as another reason to justify his controversial ballroom. Talking to reporters in the Oval Office two weeks ago, he cited the potential indignity of having the Britis...