[The White House says progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations 'only the President knows the actual situation'] According to Golden Finance, on April 8, local time April 7, the White House stated that regarding progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, 'only the President knows the actual situation.' A White House spokesperson said that Iran must reach an agreement by 8 PM Eastern Time, or Trump will decide the next course of action. (CCTV)