Trump says US and Iran negotiations are close, with nuclear limits and Strait of Hormuz reopening central

President Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are close to a "very good deal," but if Washington does not get what it wants, then it will "end it in a different way." Trump's remarks came during an interview to his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, which was telecast on Fox News on Saturday night. "We're close to a very good deal. If you're going to be in a hurry, you're not going to make a good deal, and slowly but surely, we're getting what we want - and if we don't get what we want, we're going to end it a different way," Trump said. Trump said the Iranians are "good negotiators," but argued that the United States now holds "all the cards" because Iran has been "militarily defeated." "But we're close to a very good deal. If we can make it, good. Otherwise we just start up with the Department of War as we call it," the US President said. Trump said the Iranians had stated they were not developing a nuclear weapon, but he countered by asking what if they bought one. "I said, well wh

Trump: We are ‘close to a very good agreement’ with Iran US President Donald Trump said Washington is “close to a very good agreement with Iran” but warned that military options remain available if negotiations fail. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said, “I prefer the diplomatic option because signing an agreement means immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz to navigation,” adding that “the only and fundamental guarantee I adhere to is preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.” Trump claimed that “the Iranians have already agreed not to develop or purchase a nuclear weapon” and said, “The Iranians are very experienced negotiators and it takes time, but I am not in a hurry.” He added, “We will get what we want from Tehran slowly and steadily, and if that doesn't happen, we will end the conflict in a completely different way.” Trump also asserted that Iran is “in a very bad position” and claimed that US actions against Iranian leadership had made remaining leaders “more rational.”

Trump says making ‘final determination’ on Iran deal US President Donald Trump says he is preparing to make a final decision on a potential agreement with Iran as talks reach a critical stage. In a social media post, Trump said he would convene a meeting in the Situation Room to determine whether to proceed with the deal. “I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final determination,” he wrote, reiterating that any agreement must ensure Iran never obtains nuclear weapons and must include the reopening of shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Iran “will complete the immediate removal” of mines in the waterway and indicated the US would lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, allowing oil shipments to resume. It remains unclear whether Iran has accepted those terms or whether any easing of restrictions has already taken place. The US president also said Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile “will be unearthed by the United States... in close coordination and conjunction with the Islamic Republic of Iran, plus the International Atomic Energy Agency, and DESTROYED”. Addressing reports that Tehran has sought financial compensation, Trump said: “No money will be exchanged, until further notice.” He added that only “items, of far less importance, have been agreed to”, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the negotiations.

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump told CBS in a phone interview on Saturday that the United States and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. But in the interview with the TV network, Trump also warned that if the US and Iran do not come to an agreement, "we're going to have a situation where no country will ever be hit as hard as they're about to be hit." Meanwhile, Iran said Saturday that it was finalizing a 14-point "framework agreement" for a deal with the US, but signalled that major gaps still remain. The US president struck a less upbeat tone in another Saturday morning interview with news website Axios, saying that it was a "solid 50/50" chance of a deal being struck. Trump warned he would "blow them to kingdom come" if a deal wasn't reached, Axios reported. Both outlets also reported that Trump was scheduled to speak with Gulf leaders by phone later today. On a visit in India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "there may be some news a little later today," but added, "there may not be." Axios said Trump is also expected to meet Saturday with Vice President JD Vance, as well as negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, has been in Iran this week hoping to bring the two sides closer to agreement. Reports on Friday suggested that Trump was considering a fresh round of strikes on Iran, as the conflict between the two countries entered its 13th week. Trump abruptly announced on Friday that he would be skipping his son's wedding this weekend due to "circumstances pertaining to government."

WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News.He said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure that Iran's enriched uranium would be "satisfactorily handled," according to CBS."I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want," Trump was quoted as saying.

Trump: US and Iran ‘getting a lot closer’ to finalising deal US President Donald Trump told CBS News on Saturday that the United States and Iran are “getting a lot closer” to an agreement to end the conflict, but added that he will only sign one “where we get everything we want”. Trump said that the possible deal currently under review would see Iran’s enriched uranium “satisfactorily handled”, though provided no further details. However, he warned that if the US and Iran do not come to an agreement, "we're going to have a situation where no country will ever be hit as hard as they're about to be hit."