Trump Claims US Victory in Iran Nuclear Talks, Regardless of Outcome

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States will come out on top in negotiations with Iran, regardless of the outcome of the talks. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump expressed confidence in the US' negotiating position, stating, "We win regardless of what happens."

The comments come as the US and European powers continue to engage in delicate diplomatic discussions with Iran over the future of the 2015 nuclear deal. The agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), placed strict limits on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of crippling economic sanctions.

However, the US unilaterally withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018, reimposing sanctions on Iran. This has led to heightened tensions between the two countries and a series of retaliatory actions. The current talks aim to bring both sides back into compliance with the original deal.

Trump's confident assertion that the US will "win regardless" suggests he believes the US holds significant leverage in the negotiations, even if a final agreement is not reached. The president has long criticized the nuclear deal, calling it a "horrible, one-sided" agreement that failed to address Iran's ballistic missile program and regional influence.

Despite Trump's bravado, the outcome of the talks remains uncertain. Iran has repeatedly stated that it will not renegotiate the original JCPOA, while the US has demanded additional concessions. Failure to reach an agreement could lead to further escalation of tensions and the potential for military conflict.

Nonetheless, Trump appears confident that the US holds the upper hand, regardless of how the negotiations play out. "We'll see what happens," he told reporters. "But we're in a very strong position, and I think we're going to be in an even stronger position when we're finished."