US, Iran Close to Nuclear Deal as Trump Hints at Pakistan Visit
News Desk
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that the United States and Iran are “very close” to reaching a comprehensive agreement, claiming that Tehran has agreed to most key points during ongoing negotiations.
Speaking to the media in Washington on Thursday, President Trump reiterated that the US would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
He noted that talks with Iran are progressing positively and could continue over the weekend. “Iran wants to make a deal, and we are dealing with them very well,” he said.
Trump added that while Iran had previously resisted certain conditions, it now appears more willing to compromise, signaling momentum toward a potential agreement. However, he warned that failure to reach a deal could lead to renewed conflict.
The US President also revealed that if an agreement is finalized, he may visit Islamabad, acknowledging Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue.
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He praised the efforts of Pakistan’s leadership, including the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Syed Asim Munir, for their “effective role” in advancing the process.
Trump claimed that Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons and expressed optimism about concluding a deal soon.
He further asserted that Iran’s naval and air capabilities have been significantly weakened and that monitoring efforts in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing.
On broader regional issues, Trump announced that a 10-day ceasefire has been agreed between Lebanon and Israel, with Hezbollah also expected to be part of the arrangement. He said he would soon meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, although no date has been announced.
The US President also stated that global oil prices are declining and emphasized his administration’s role in reducing international conflicts, claiming he has helped stop multiple wars worldwide.
Earlier, on April 11, a round of US-Iran talks was held in Islamabad, attended by a delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance. A second round of negotiations is also expected to take place in the Pakistani capital.
Meanwhile, a high-level Pakistani delegation led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir recently visited Tehran to further facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran, signaling Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in regional peace efforts.
