Nuclear Talks Between the US and Iran Progressing, Says the State Department

The State Department has indicated that discussions regarding nuclear issues between the US and Iran are moving in a positive direction, aligning with President Trump’s call for diplomatic solutions.

During a briefing, Deputy spokesman Tommy Piggott mentioned Trump’s remarks and noted that the US is nearing a potential deal with Iran related to its nuclear activities.

In a speech delivered in Doha, Qatar, Trump expressed that he feels the two nations might strike an agreement without resorting to violence. He described the situation as having “two steps” — one being “amazing,” while the other he characterized as a violent outcome unlike anything seen before.

On the same day in Abu Dhabi, Trump suggested that there is a “kind of” consensus on the terms of a nuclear deal between the US and Iran.

Trump emphasized that for more discussions to take place, Iran must abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons. He vividly spoke to reporters about Iran’s commitment to the deal, stating, “They’re not going to make nuclear dust—I won’t call it nuclear dust.” He asserted that the US has no intention of creating any form of nuclear capability in Iran.

Piggott refrained from discussing any specifics of private negotiations but echoed Trump’s insistence that Iran must not develop nuclear arms, reinforcing the administration’s preference for diplomatic engagement.

This exchange occurred as Trump visited the Middle East, making stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

While addressing leaders at the Gulf Cooperation Council, Trump reiterated his openness to engage with Iran based on the successes of the Abraham Accords, suggesting the potential for expanding those agreements.

Trump is aiming to establish a contract with Iran, but he insists that it should happen after ceasing the support for violence and halting nuclear ambitions. He criticized the Iranian leadership for misusing resources and exacerbating regional conflict.

The president lamented the lives lost as a consequence of Iran’s support for Assad’s regime in Syria and condemned Hezbollah’s actions in Lebanon, once known as the “Paris of the Middle East.”

The impact of his critical statements on Tehran on the ongoing nuclear discussions remains to be seen. However, Iranian officials have indicated readiness to discuss reducing their uranium stockpile in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.