President Donald Trump has opened the door to potential talks with Iran, raising the possibility of an agreement amidst a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. He stated that American and Iranian officials might meet next week to discuss Iran’s nuclear ambitions, even though Iran has stated its determination to continue its nuclear program. The extent of damage to Iranian nuclear sites, which the US and Israel claim to have targeted, remains a point of contention.
During the NATO Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague, Trump mentioned the possibility of an agreement. “We’re going to talk to them next week, with Iran. We may sign an agreement. I don’t know. To me, I don’t think it’s that necessary,” he said.
Trump also suggested that Iran is currently focused on recovering its facilities rather than enriching uranium. US envoy Dorothy Shea indicated that US strikes had been successful in reducing Iran’s capacity to produce nuclear weapons. Despite Trump’s announcement, Iran has not yet acknowledged any upcoming talks.