Trump Expects Talks with Iran This Week
President Trump told Axios he expects US negotiators to engage in more talks with Iran this week, despite rejecting an Iranian proposal to end the war. The two sides are far apart on key issues, including the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear concessions.
President Trump said in a phone interview with Axios on Sunday that he expects US negotiators to engage in more talks with Iran this week. This comes after he rejected an Iranian proposal to end the war, which included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks in exchange for the US lifting its naval blockade and removing sanctions on oil sales.
The Trump administration is demanding that Iran agree to nuclear concessions, while Iran wants to focus talks on the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade. Two regional sources confirmed that another round of indirect dialogue between the US and Iran is expected as early as Monday. However, it is unclear if the gaps between the two sides can be bridged.
Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal, but it is not the deal that he wants to make. He also stated that the US military is facilitating a significant amount of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz, with over 20 million barrels transiting through the strait over the weekend. A US defense official confirmed this assertion, saying that 22 million barrels of oil were exported through the strait on Friday night.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a new round of indirect negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York last Tuesday. Qatari officials participated, passing messages between the two sides. Despite Trump's rejection of the Iranian proposal, Araghchi told NBC that Iran still wants a diplomatic solution and is ready for negotiations.
Go Deeper
What is the main issue between the US and Iran?
The main issue is that the US is demanding nuclear concessions from Iran, while Iran wants to focus talks on the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade.
What was the Iranian proposal that Trump rejected?
The Iranian proposal included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks in exchange for the US lifting its naval blockade and removing sanctions on oil sales.
What role is Qatar playing in the negotiations?
Qatar is acting as a mediator, passing messages between the US and Iran and trying to reach a deal. Qatari officials met with the Iranian president and discussed the potential deal with the Trump administration.
What did Trump say about resuming strikes against Iran?
Trump said that he is always thinking about it, but did not provide further details.
What is the current state of oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz?
The US military is facilitating a significant amount of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz, with over 20 million barrels transiting through the strait over the weekend. A US defense official confirmed that 22 million barrels of oil were exported through the strait on Friday night.
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