Trump says Iran should make deal with US: They know consequences otherwise
Donald Trump urged Iran to strike a deal with the US, warning of 'consequences' as an American fleet moves toward the region. He said talks were progressing well, while Tehran maintained it is open to negotiations based on mutual respect.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday renewed pressure on Iran to strike a nuclear deal with the United States, warning that Tehran “knows the consequences” if it fails to do so — an apparent reference to possible action. His remarks came shortly after the two countries held negotiations in Muscat aimed at reaching an agreement.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said a “big fleet” was heading towards Iran and claimed that Tehran was keen to reach an agreement, adding that it “has to get in position”. At the same time, he described the ongoing talks as “very good” and suggested that a deal -- which he said would be “different from last time” -- could be on the cards.
"Had very good talks on Iran. Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly. It will be different from last time. We have a big fleet heading in that direction and it will be there pretty soon. Let us see how that works out," he said.
Trump further said that a deal could be reached, but stressed that “you have to get in position” and added that “we have plenty of time”.
"We have very good talks with Iran, and we have good talks with Russia and Ukraine. Iran wants to make a deal, and they should make a deal. They know the consequences if they don't," he added.
Trump reiterated that the key condition for any agreement would be that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons. “Iran wants to make a deal, and they should make a deal. They know the consequences if they don’t,” he said, adding that such an understanding could have been reached years ago, but Tehran was not willing at the time.
WHAT IRAN SAID ON TALKS WITH US
Iran’s top diplomat said nuclear talks with the US, mediated by Oman, were off to a “good start” and would continue. The diplomat told news agency Reuters that Tehran showed openness to discussing the “level and purity” of enrichment or alternative arrangements, including a potential regional consortium.
However, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, speaking after the discussions in Muscat with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, stressed that “any dialogue requires refraining from threats and pressure,” adding that Tehran would only discuss its nuclear programme and no other issues with Washington.
"And there is an understanding on continuing the talks. Coordination on how to proceed will be decided in the capitals. f this process continues, I think we will reach a good framework for an understanding," Araqchi said.
TRUMP ON UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR
The US President also mentioned that they had “very, very good talks” on Friday regarding Russia and Ukraine, adding that “something could be happening”.
According to reports, US and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious target of securing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by March.
Under the framework outlined in recent talks, any deal would be put to a nationwide referendum in Ukraine, to be held alongside national elections, five sources familiar with the private deliberations said on condition of anonymity.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday renewed pressure on Iran to strike a nuclear deal with the United States, warning that Tehran “knows the consequences” if it fails to do so — an apparent reference to possible action. His remarks came shortly after the two countries held negotiations in Muscat aimed at reaching an agreement.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said a “big fleet” was heading towards Iran and claimed that Tehran was keen to reach an agreement, adding that it “has to get in position”. At the same time, he described the ongoing talks as “very good” and suggested that a deal -- which he said would be “different from last time” -- could be on the cards.
"Had very good talks on Iran. Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly. It will be different from last time. We have a big fleet heading in that direction and it will be there pretty soon. Let us see how that works out," he said.
Trump further said that a deal could be reached, but stressed that “you have to get in position” and added that “we have plenty of time”.
"We have very good talks with Iran, and we have good talks with Russia and Ukraine. Iran wants to make a deal, and they should make a deal. They know the consequences if they don't," he added.
Trump reiterated that the key condition for any agreement would be that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons. “Iran wants to make a deal, and they should make a deal. They know the consequences if they don’t,” he said, adding that such an understanding could have been reached years ago, but Tehran was not willing at the time.
WHAT IRAN SAID ON TALKS WITH US
Iran’s top diplomat said nuclear talks with the US, mediated by Oman, were off to a “good start” and would continue. The diplomat told news agency Reuters that Tehran showed openness to discussing the “level and purity” of enrichment or alternative arrangements, including a potential regional consortium.
However, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, speaking after the discussions in Muscat with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, stressed that “any dialogue requires refraining from threats and pressure,” adding that Tehran would only discuss its nuclear programme and no other issues with Washington.
"And there is an understanding on continuing the talks. Coordination on how to proceed will be decided in the capitals. f this process continues, I think we will reach a good framework for an understanding," Araqchi said.
TRUMP ON UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR
The US President also mentioned that they had “very, very good talks” on Friday regarding Russia and Ukraine, adding that “something could be happening”.
According to reports, US and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious target of securing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by March.
Under the framework outlined in recent talks, any deal would be put to a nationwide referendum in Ukraine, to be held alongside national elections, five sources familiar with the private deliberations said on condition of anonymity.