Trump Signals Potential Peace Deal with Iran, Emphasizes 'No Nukes' Policy
In a recent statement, President Trump claimed Iran is eager to reach a peace deal, but insisted that any agreement must prohibit Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Washington, D.C. - In a surprise turn of events, President Donald Trump has stated that Iran is eager to negotiate a peace deal, though he has maintained a firm stance on preventing the country from acquiring nuclear weapons. The announcement comes after recent talks in Islamabad between Iran and other world powers ended without a conclusive agreement.
"Iran wants to make a deal very badly," Trump told reporters at the White House. "They want to make a deal, and we're meeting with them. We're talking." However, the President was quick to reiterate his administration's position that any potential deal must ensure Iran does not develop nuclear capabilities.
The comments mark a shift in tone from the President, who has previously taken a hardline approach to Iran, withdrawing the United States from the 2015 nuclear agreement and implementing strict economic sanctions. Trump's willingness to engage in negotiations suggests a potential easing of tensions between the two countries, which have been at odds for decades.
"The deal has to be no nuclear weapons. We have to have something where they don't have nuclear weapons," Trump said, emphasizing the administration's key demand. "If they agree to that, I think we'll make a fairly quick deal."
The latest developments come as the Trump administration continues to pursue a
Source: Al Jazeera
