Trump’s Remarks on Potential Nuclear Deal with Iran
In Doha, US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that the United States is nearing nuclear agreements with Iran. He cautioned Tehran that reaching a deal is their best option to avoid military action.
While addressing business leaders in Qatar, Trump mentioned, “We want to see if we can resolve Iran’s issues in a smart way, not a harsh way. There are really just two approaches—intelligent or brutal.”
He also made clear that the US does not plan to create “Iranian nuclear dust.” Regarding military options, he remarked, “I think we’re getting closer to a deal without resorting to this.”
Trump noted that Iran has engaged in four rounds of discussions with his administration. This dialogue is aimed at averting a military strike, particularly in light of threats posed by Israel concerning Iran’s disputed nuclear program. “You’ve probably seen a report about Iran today, and it seems they’ve somewhat agreed to the terms,” he added.
While he didn’t elaborate on the specific statements, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Tehran would be willing to give up a significant part of its enriched uranium stockpile as part of an agreement with the US.
Trump urged Qatar’s ruling chief Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to facilitate diplomatic discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear agenda, suggesting that Iran should “express significant gratitude toward you.” Notably, Qatar shares a substantial offshore oil and gas field with Iran, contributing to their wealth.
At one point, Trump remarked that Iran is quite fortunate to have their ally, suggesting that he does not want to strike Iran harshly but believes a trade solution could be viable. “He truly means it. I really believe this,” he said.
Interestingly, he opined that Iran could potentially “create a good drone.”
Following Trump’s comments about Iran, oil prices fell over 3%. Brent Futures dipped below $64 per barrel, as reported by Reuters. Iran produces approximately 3 million barrels of oil per day, making up around 3% of global production. However, since Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal with Tehran in 2015, the country has faced stringent sanctions.
