Donald Trump announced progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, stating key points of agreement exist, while Tehran denies talks and Washington threatens military action.
Trump Announces Potential Breakthrough with Iran
Donald Trump stated that “very, very strong” talks are underway with Iran, claiming they have reached “almost all the points of agreement.” He indicated these negotiations, led by Witkoff and Kushner, had gone “perfectly.”
Trump suggested that if Iran fulfills the agreement, it could “end this problem, this conflict…very, very significantly.” He responded to reports from Iranian media regarding the negotiations.
Iran Denies Negotiations, Cites U.S. Motives
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denied reports of negotiations with the United States. Iranian media suggest Trump’s statements aim to lower energy prices and buy time for potential military plans.
Details of the Proposed Agreement
Trump stated the U.S. seeks “no nuclear weapons, no atomic weapons, even close.” He emphasized a desire for “peace in the Middle East” and “zero enrichment,” referring to highly enriched uranium stockpiles.
He also declared that, upon reaching an agreement, the Strait of Hormuz would be jointly controlled by the U.S. and Iran, potentially including himself and the Ayatollah.
Threat of Military Action and Regime Change
Trump warned that if an agreement isn’t reached, bombings will resume. He also suggested a “very serious change of regime” in Iran, stating that “everyone has died from this regime” and it would be an “automatic change of regime.”
Uncertainty and Communication Issues
Trump acknowledged communication challenges, stating “connectivity, as you know, has collapsed. They can’t communicate with each other.” He also declined to reveal the identity of the Iranian negotiator, stating it was a “leading person” but not Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Trump admitted he couldn’t guarantee success but said he would bet on it if he were a gambler.