In a post on Truth Social, Trump said discussions with Tehran were progressing “in an orderly and constructive manner” and that he had instructed negotiators to proceed cautiously.
“I told our representatives not to rush into a deal. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes,” Trump said, adding that “time is on our side”.
He also asserted that the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would remain in force until an agreement was “reached, certified and signed”.
The remarks came a day after Trump claimed that a deal between Washington and Tehran had been “largely negotiated”, with only final details remaining before a formal announcement.
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According to reports, the proposed agreement could include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions waivers allowing Iran to sell oil, and phased unfreezing of Iranian assets. In return, Iran is expected to commit to never pursuing nuclear weapons and engage in talks on suspending uranium enrichment.
Trump said he had held consultations with leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain and Israel amid efforts to secure regional backing for the agreement.
“Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one,” he said, while reiterating that Tehran “cannot develop or procure a nuclear weapon or bomb”.
Trump also floated the possibility of Iran eventually joining the Abraham Accords, the diplomatic framework normalising ties between Israel and several Arab nations.
Reports of the possible deal triggered mixed reactions in Washington, with some lawmakers backing negotiations while others questioned whether the proposed terms sufficiently addressed Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities.
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