US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that the United States is nearing a nuclear agreement with Iran, and Tehran has “somewhat” accepted the proposed terms.
“We are in very deep negotiations with Iran focused on achieving long-term peace,” Trump remarked during his Gulf region visit, according to a shared report from AFP.
“We’re close to possibly finalizing an agreement without resorting to force… There are two approaches: one is diplomatic and positive, and the other is violent — and I’d rather avoid the latter,” he added.
An Iranian source knowledgeable about the discussions mentioned that some key differences still remain between Tehran and Washington.
Recent negotiations between U.S. and Iranian representatives concluded in Oman on Sunday, with more discussions scheduled, according to officials. These talks aim to address lingering issues regarding Iran’s nuclear activities, even as Iran continues to publicly assert its right to enrich uranium.
Both governments have expressed a preference for resolving the decades-old nuclear standoff through diplomacy, yet significant disagreements persist. Negotiators will need to find creative solutions to overcome these obstacles and avoid the risk of military escalation.
In response to Trump’s remarks, Iran’s president labeled his country as the “most disruptive force” in the region.
“Trump believes he can impose sanctions and threats while speaking of human rights. The United States is the source of instability and violence in the region,” said Masoud Pezeshkian.
“He’s also attempting to destabilize Iran from within,” he added.
American officials have publicly insisted that Iran must end its uranium enrichment activities, a condition Iranian leaders describe as a “red line,” emphasizing their sovereign right to enrich uranium domestically.
Still, Iran has signaled some openness to reducing the enrichment level.
Tehran has also indicated its willingness to lower the volume of highly enriched uranium it holds — material exceeding levels typically necessary for peaceful nuclear energy purposes.
However, Iranian officials say they won’t accept stockpile limits below what was agreed in the 2015 nuclear accord with global powers — the same agreement Trump withdrew from.
The Iranian source further explained that while Iran is willing to offer what it sees as meaningful compromises, the U.S. is reluctant to remove major economic sanctions in return.
Western sanctions have significantly weakened Iran’s economy.
On the matter of uranium stockpile reduction, the source added: “Tehran wants to phase the reduction over time, but the U.S. opposes that plan.”
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