In a latest development regarding the potential nuclear deal between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump has reported that the two nations are "sort of" on board with the agreement terms, as recent negotiations hint at a diplomatic breakthrough.
US-Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations Show Progress, Trump Reports
US-Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations Show Progress, Trump Reports
President Trump indicates significant strides in US-Iran nuclear discussions aimed at lasting peace
In a pivotal moment for US-Iran relations, President Trump has announced that Iran has tentatively accepted the conditions for a nuclear deal with the United States. During his visit to Qatar, Trump characterized the talks from this past Sunday as "very serious negotiations," aimed at fostering "long-term peace." An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader confirmed earlier discussions, revealing Iran's readiness to compromise on its nuclear ambitions in return for sanctions relief.
Although the US has demanded that Iran cease its uranium enrichment efforts to avert nuclear weapon development, Tehran maintains that its nuclear pursuits are peaceful. Trump remarked in Doha, "A deal is close on Iran's nuclear programme," suggesting that military intervention could be averted. The president emphasized that "we're not going to be making any nuclear dust in Iran," hinting at the possibility of a deal emerging without further military actions.
In a media interview, Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, indicated that Tehran could potentially relinquish its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium as part of a broader agreement contingent on the lifting of US sanctions. The latest round of discussions concluded on a positive note with both parties indicating a willingness to convene again.
US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff has characterized the discussions as encouraging, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged the negotiations as "difficult but useful." Trump's prior decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran in 2018 set the stage for the current dialogue, with threats of military action lingering if the renewed talks, which began in April, fail. A senior US official revealed that the discussions proceeded for over three hours, paving the way for technical negotiations to continue. Optimism abounds for a swift return to the negotiating table.
Although the US has demanded that Iran cease its uranium enrichment efforts to avert nuclear weapon development, Tehran maintains that its nuclear pursuits are peaceful. Trump remarked in Doha, "A deal is close on Iran's nuclear programme," suggesting that military intervention could be averted. The president emphasized that "we're not going to be making any nuclear dust in Iran," hinting at the possibility of a deal emerging without further military actions.
In a media interview, Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, indicated that Tehran could potentially relinquish its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium as part of a broader agreement contingent on the lifting of US sanctions. The latest round of discussions concluded on a positive note with both parties indicating a willingness to convene again.
US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff has characterized the discussions as encouraging, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged the negotiations as "difficult but useful." Trump's prior decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran in 2018 set the stage for the current dialogue, with threats of military action lingering if the renewed talks, which began in April, fail. A senior US official revealed that the discussions proceeded for over three hours, paving the way for technical negotiations to continue. Optimism abounds for a swift return to the negotiating table.
