U.S. President Donald Trump has said Washington and Tehran are on the verge of reaching a major agreement, suggesting that Iran has indicated willingness to give up its stockpile of enriched uranium.
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, Trump described the negotiations as being “very close” to a deal, adding that key issues have largely been resolved. He stressed that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a central objective of the discussions.
The U.S. leader also hinted at the possibility of traveling to Pakistan if a final agreement is reached there, noting that Islamabad has been playing a role in facilitating dialogue between both sides.
Trump praised Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, for supporting the negotiation process.
Although Vice President JD Vance recently led a U.S. delegation to Islamabad for talks with Iranian officials, no formal agreement was reached. However, the White House confirmed that discussions are ongoing, with plans for another round of negotiations likely to take place in Pakistan.
Trump further claimed that Iran has agreed in principle to hand over its enriched uranium—an issue long seen as a major obstacle in reaching a deal—though he did not provide specific details on how the arrangement would be implemented.
The development signals potential progress in efforts to ease tensions between the two countries, pending further negotiations and formal agreements.
- Christopher Furlong / POOL / AFP)
- AFP