U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran is showing great interest in reaching an agreement with Washington, although negotiations remain stalled due to the nuclear program. Trump told the media today that his administration received a phone call "from the other side" this morning, referring to Iran, adding that "they would very much like to make a deal." His comments to reporters at the White House came less than three hours after the U.S. imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and following marathon talks in Pakistan this weekend that failed to produce an agreement. Trump asserted that the critical point in talks with Tehran "was the nuclear issue," adding that "Iran will not have nuclear weapons." "We agreed on many things, but they did not agree on this, and I think they will agree. I am almost sure of it. In fact, I am sure of it. If they do not agree, there is no deal. There will never be a deal," Trump said. He said another priority for the U.S. is to retrieve the enriched uranium still in Iran's possession, telling reporters: "We will take back the powder. We will take it back. Either we will take it back from them, or we will take it ourselves." Speaking to the media after a round of talks over the weekend, Trump emphasized that the Iranian side has requested continued dialogue. "They would very much like to make a deal," he expressed, adding that even "the other side called us," which he said indicates Tehran's willingness to compromise.
Talks and the Role of the American Team Trump praised the efforts of his negotiating team, mentioning Vice President JD Vance, as well as envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, whom he said did a "good job" in diplomatic efforts. However, a meeting held in Pakistan over the weekend failed to produce a concrete agreement.
The Nuclear Issue – The Key Point of Contention According to Trump, the main obstacle in negotiations remains Iran's nuclear program. "Iran will not have nuclear weapons," he emphasized, making it clear that this is a red line for the U.S. "We agreed on many things, but they did not agree on this," added the American president. Nevertheless, Trump expressed optimism about a possible solution, declaring that he is "sure" Iran will eventually accept the terms. "If they do not agree, there is no deal," he concluded. Recent statements suggest that, despite tensions and deep disagreements, there is still room for an agreement between the two countries. Analysts assess that future developments will largely depend on Iran's flexibility on the nuclear issue and the willingness of both sides to make concessions in negotiations.