Donald Trump on Monday said the United States and Iran have reached “major points of agreement” in recent talks, indicating a possible diplomatic opening if a newly announced five-day pause in hostilities holds.
Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said the discussions focused on Iran’s nuclear programme, including stopping uranium enrichment and addressing existing stockpiles. He described the engagement as “very good and productive,” adding that further talks are underway and could yield a deal soon.
Trump said US envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner were part of the discussions, which began over the weekend. He also announced that Washington would pause planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days to give diplomacy a chance.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the conversations were aimed at achieving a “complete and total resolution” of tensions in the region. However, he declined to share details of any potential military strategy, saying such matters would not be discussed publicly.
Responding to questions about Iran’s leadership, including Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump said he has had no direct contact and does not want harm to come to him. Trump also claimed that Iran initiated the outreach for talks. However, there has been no official confirmation from Tehran. The semi-official Mehr News Agency has denied that any negotiations are currently taking place.
The five-day pause comes just ahead of a looming escalation deadline in a conflict that has intensified in recent weeks, with the outcome of ongoing talks likely to determine the next course of action.
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