Discussions between the United States and Iran held in Oman have been described by President Donald Trump as “very good.” During a recent statement, Trump noted that Iran appears eager to engage in negotiations aimed at finalizing a deal with the U.S. He emphasized that the talks, which included conversations with U.S. officials Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, marked a productive start in addressing longstanding issues.
Trump remarked that the Iranian leadership now seems more open to negotiations than at the beginning of his term. “We had very good talks on Iran,” Trump stated, adding, “Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly. We have to see what that deal is.” Despite this apparent willingness from Iran, the president insisted that discussions regarding Iran’s ballistic missiles and regional influence must remain off the table, while the U.S. seeks to broaden the agenda to encompass these critical concerns.
The president made it clear that any potential deal must ensure the absence of nuclear weapons in Iran. “There is a deal that would be acceptable,” Trump explained, “but the one thing, and right up front, would be no nuclear weapons.” He reflected on the past negotiations, stating, “If we could have made that deal two years ago, we would have made that deal, but they weren’t willing to do that.”
The U.S. administration’s strategy to economically pressure Iran is ongoing, targeting a total of 15 entities, two individuals, and 14 vessels. These sanctions are aimed at those involved in the illicit export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals through a clandestine maritime network designed to circumvent existing U.S. sanctions. The U.S. State Department cited the Iranian government’s treatment of protesters and its role in regional destabilization as justification for the newly imposed sanctions.
As the talks progress, Trump highlighted the timeline of these negotiations, noting, “We’ve only been doing this for exactly one year, and we started with them a few months after the beginning of this term.” He expressed that had Iran been willing to engage earlier, a deal could have been reached much sooner.
Looking ahead, the U.S. administration plans to continue its dialogue with Iran, emphasizing the importance of reaching a satisfactory agreement. The stakes remain high, with the prospect of further sanctions looming should negotiations fail to yield the desired outcomes.
The ongoing discussions reflect a significant moment in U.S.-Iran relations, as both sides navigate complex issues involving security, economics, and diplomatic engagement. The situation remains fluid, and the international community will be closely monitoring the developments in these talks.
