US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that a deal with Iran remains “very possible,” claiming that recent talks between Washington and Tehran over the past 44 hours had been constructive and could pave the way for a broader agreement to ease tensions in West Asia, reported ANI.
Trump says recent talks with Iran were productive
Speaking at the Oval Office during an event linked to UFC Freedom 250, Trump said Iran was eager to reach an agreement and indicated that diplomatic discussions had shown encouraging progress, reported ANI.
“They want to make a deal badly,” Trump said, while reiterating that the United States would not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons under any future agreement.
US President repeats claims about Iran’s weakened military
Trump also repeated strong claims regarding the impact of recent US military operations against Iran, asserting that Tehran’s naval and air capabilities had been severely damaged. He claimed that much of Iran’s military infrastructure, including ships, aircraft, radar systems and missile capabilities, had been destroyed, reported ANI.
The US President further alleged that Iran’s leadership structure had been significantly weakened, adding, “I think we won,” while maintaining that diplomacy remains possible despite the ongoing tensions, reported ANI.
Diplomatic efforts continue despite regional tensions
Despite the aggressive rhetoric, Trump stressed that negotiations are still active and could lead to a diplomatic breakthrough if certain conditions are met. The comments come amid continued tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing US naval operations in the region, reported ANI.
Washington and Tehran are currently engaged in discussions aimed at establishing a framework for broader nuclear and security negotiations as part of efforts to reduce the risk of further escalation.
Report suggests preliminary framework under discussion
According to reports citing American officials familiar with the negotiations, both sides are moving closer to a preliminary understanding that could temporarily halt the current crisis and open the door for wider talks, reported ANI.
The proposed framework reportedly includes a short memorandum outlining key principles for an immediate ceasefire and the beginning of a 30-day negotiation period focused on achieving a more comprehensive settlement.
Marco Rubio calls on Iran to return to talks
Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Iran to accept the current situation and continue negotiations to achieve a long-term resolution to the West Asia crisis. Speaking at a press briefing, Rubio said the US administration is attempting to identify the issues Tehran may be willing to discuss and what concessions could be possible, reported ANI.
He indicated that early agreements may initially focus on broad principles before moving towards more detailed negotiations.
Strait of Hormuz remains central to crisis
The diplomatic developments come as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor through which a large share of the world’s oil supplies passes. Continued military deployments and naval operations by both sides have heightened concerns over regional stability and global trade security.
While officials from both countries continue to exchange sharp public statements, the latest comments from Trump suggest that diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran remains active despite the volatile regional environment.
(With inputs from ANI)