U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks May Yield 'Good News Soon,' Says Trump
Trump said the United States had engaged in “very, very good talks with Iran” over the weekend. “I don’t know if I’ll be telling you anything good or bad over the next two days,” he added, “but I have a feeling I might be telling you something good.”
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested there may be a significant development in the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, indicating that an announcement could be made within the next two days, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Speaking to reporters in northern New Jersey after a weekend at his golf club, Trump said the United States had engaged in “very, very good talks with Iran” over the weekend. “I don’t know if I’ll be telling you anything good or bad over the next two days,” he added, “but I have a feeling I might be telling you something good.”
Trump’s optimistic tone stood in contrast to that of the Omani mediator facilitating the "indirect talks", who noted on Friday that while the fifth round of negotiations in Rome had resulted in “some but not conclusive” progress, key differences remained between the two sides.
“We’ve had some real progress, serious progress,” Trump emphasized, describing discussions that took place on Saturday and Sunday. “Let’s see what happens, but I think we could have some good news on the Iran front,” he said.
The U.S. delegation to the Rome talks included Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and Michael Anton, director of policy planning at the State Department. The discussions, held at the Omani Embassy in Rome, focused on limiting Iran’s nuclear activities in return for the easing of certain U.S.-imposed economic sanctions.
Iran’s firm rejection of any suspension in uranium enrichment highlights a significant point of contention in the negotiations, casting doubt on the prospects of a swift agreement. Spokesman Esmail Baqaei emphasized that Iran remains committed to its nuclear development within the framework of international regulations and will not accept terms that undermine its sovereign rights. The statement comes as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington continue, with both sides attempting to navigate longstanding distrust and opposing demands.