U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is currently in talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program but offered little optimism about how the negotiations might conclude. Speaking to Fox News, Trump stressed that discussions are ongoing, though past experiences have shaped his cautious stance.
Negotiations acknowledged, expectations tempered
Trump said Iran is actively engaging in talks with the United States, adding that the administration will assess whether progress can be made. He made clear, however, that the process does not guarantee a favorable outcome.
“They are talking to us. We’ll see if something can be done. Otherwise, we’ll see what happens,” Trump said.
No sharing of plans with regional allies
Addressing questions about a possible military response, Trump argued that it would be inappropriate to share operational plans regarding Iran with U.S. allies in the Middle East. He warned that disclosing such information to partners could be even more damaging than releasing it to the media.
Past talks cited as cautionary example
Trump also responded to claims from regional allies that Iran is consistently open to negotiations. While confirming that talks are indeed taking place, he pointed to previous failed efforts as a reason for restraint.
“That’s true, they are negotiating, but we’ll see what happens. The last time we negotiated, we had to shut down their nuclear program — and it didn’t work,” he said.
Military presence highlighted
In addition to diplomatic remarks, Trump noted that the United States currently has a “large fleet” moving toward Iran. He described the force as larger than previous deployments associated with Venezuela.
