During his Gulf tour, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran are “very close” to securing a nuclear deal, stating that Tehran has “sort of” agreed to the proposed terms. This development marks a significant shift in the longstanding tensions between the two nations.
Details of the Negotiations
The latest round of indirect talks between US and Iranian officials concluded in Oman on Sunday, marking the fourth such engagement since April. According to reports, the US presented Iran with a written proposal outlining the terms of the nuclear agreement.President Trump emphasized the seriousness of the negotiations, stating, “We’re in very serious negotiations with Iran for long-term peace.” He further indicated a preference for a diplomatic resolution over military action, saying, “We’re getting close to maybe doing a deal without having to do this… there is a very, very nice step and there is the violent step, but I don’t want to do it the second way.”
Iran’s Position
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Shamkhani, indicated that Tehran is willing to accept significant curbs on its nuclear program, including giving up stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, provided that the US lifts economic sanctions immediately.
However, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded critically to Trump’s comments, accusing the US of causing regional instability and stating, “Trump thinks he can sanction and threaten us and then talk of human rights. All the crimes and regional instability are caused by them (the United States).”
Regional and Global Implications
The prospect of a US-Iran nuclear deal has already impacted global markets, with oil prices falling by about $2 on Thursday amid expectations of eased sanctions.
President Trump’s Gulf tour, which included meetings in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, has been pivotal in advancing these negotiations. In Qatar, Trump appealed to Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to leverage Qatar’s influence with Iran to facilitate the deal.
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