US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that recent talks with Iran have been “very good,” adding that Tehran has agreed not to pursue a nuclear weapon, raising the prospect of a deal to ease tensions tied to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said discussions over the past 24 hours had made significant progress. “They want to make a deal. We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal,” he said.
He reiterated that any agreement would require Iran to permanently abandon efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The president also struck a firm tone, warning that failure to reach an agreement could lead to military action. “If they agree, it’s over, and if they don’t agree, we bomb,” Trump said, underlining the stakes of the ongoing negotiations.
Trump Pushes for Strict Nuclear Limits
Trump said the United States is seeking strict terms that would go beyond earlier frameworks discussed in past negotiations. According to his remarks and earlier interviews, Washington wants Iran to transfer its highly enriched uranium stockpile out of the country and shut down operations at underground nuclear facilities.
He also dismissed reports suggesting Iran could retain low-level uranium enrichment, saying such provisions are not part of the current discussions. “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and they won’t,” Trump said.
US officials have not released full details of the proposal, but reports indicate that the framework under discussion could include a temporary halt to uranium enrichment, alongside a phased easing of US sanctions. Washington is also said to be pushing for long-term restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities.
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Iran Reviewing Trump Proposal
Iranian officials confirmed that a proposal conveyed through Pakistani mediation is under review. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told Iran’s ISNA news agency that Tehran is still examining the details and will communicate its position after completing internal consultations.
Baghaei said some reports circulating in international media about a near-final deal are speculative, adding that Iran remains focused on securing a complete end to the conflict.
According to Axios reports, the two sides are considering a preliminary agreement that would formally end hostilities and open a 30-day window for more detailed negotiations. The follow-up talks are expected to address key issues, including nuclear restrictions, sanctions relief, and security arrangements affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
Disagreements remain, particularly over how long Iran would suspend uranium enrichment. Iran has reportedly proposed a five-year pause, while the United States is seeking a much longer period.
Path Toward a Broader Agreement
Officials familiar with the discussions say the draft framework could also include steps to ease restrictions on shipping routes and reduce tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global oil supplies.
The talks may be held in neutral locations, with Islamabad and Geneva mentioned as possible venues. Both sides are also considering measures that would allow access to frozen Iranian funds as part of a broader sanctions relief package.
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Despite the progress, neither side has confirmed that a final agreement is imminent. However, US officials have indicated that the current discussions represent the closest the two countries have come to a deal since the conflict escalated.
A potential agreement between the United States and Iran could significantly reduce tensions in a region that has seen repeated military confrontations in recent months.
