Donald Trump has said that the United States and Iran have reached “major points of agreement” following what he described as strong recent talks between the two sides
Speaking to reporters, Trump said discussions held over the weekend involved senior figures including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and suggested that both sides were open to a negotiated outcome
He claimed there were around 15 areas of agreement, emphasising that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains Washington’s central objective
“They have agreed to no nuclear weapons,” Trump said, adding that the US is pushing for a deal that would eliminate uranium enrichment and potentially allow removal of enriched material
Trump also indicated that further communication could happen imminently and expressed hope for a face-to-face meeting, describing a potential deal as beneficial for both Iran and the wider Middle East
He suggested that Israel had been kept informed and would likely support the outcome, though he acknowledged that no final agreement is guaranteed
The US president linked a possible deal to broader global impacts, including stabilising oil markets and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for energy shipments
Despite the optimistic tone, the situation remains unclear, especially after Iranian officials previously denied that any direct talks had taken place, highlighting ongoing contradictions between the two sides
Trump also warned that failure to reach an agreement could lead to serious consequences, including potential political upheaval in Iran
For now, both sides appear to be signalling openness to diplomacy, but with conflicting narratives and high stakes, the outcome remains uncertain
Source: TRT Africa
