U.S. President Donald Trump has announced significant progress in the negotiations with Iran, confirming that talks are being conducted through multiple channels, including mediation. He noted that the chances of reaching an agreement are "very close," while also discussing a "regime change" within Tehran, with new leadership that has become "more rational."
In his statements, Trump emphasized that communications with Iran have not ceased but are proceeding very well, pointing out that the latest round of negotiations was "extremely fruitful." He clarified that the United States is dealing with a new group within the Iranian regime, which differs from the previous one.
Details of the Negotiations
Trump stated that the U.S. is "approaching very important points," with the possibility of announcing an agreement in the near future, although he tempered this by saying, "We may reach an agreement soon... or we may not." In a notable reference, he mentioned that Iran provided a "new gift" to demonstrate its seriousness in negotiations, explaining that this gift includes massive oil shipments, including "20 tankers that will cross the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days."
He added, "They gave us the oil tankers as a clear signal of their desire to reach an agreement," considering that this step reflects "progress in trust between the two sides." The U.S. President revealed that Tehran has agreed to "most" items on the American list, which includes 15 conditions for ending the war, saying, "They have agreed to most points... why wouldn’t they?"
Background & Context
The items that Iran has agreed to include not possessing nuclear weapons, handing over highly enriched uranium, imposing restrictions on defensive capabilities, ending support for regional groups, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also indicated that Washington may add "two additional requests" to the list.
In a related context, Trump confirmed that the United States has "struck more targets inside Iran," and that it has "eliminated most Iranian missiles" as part of ongoing military operations. He did not rule out the possibility of American forces remaining in strategic locations, stating, "If we control Kharq Island, it may require our forces to stay there for some time."
Impact & Consequences
In a striking statement, Trump declared that what is happening in Iran "represents a real regime change," adding, "The old leadership has been killed, and the previous regime has ended." He explained that Washington is currently dealing with a "new phase" within Iran, noting that the current leadership is "more rational," which explains "Tehran's flexibility in negotiations."
He also pointed out that Mostafa Khamenei has sustained a "serious injury," amid profound shifts within the Iranian power structure. These developments come at a time when Pakistan has announced its readiness to host talks between Washington and Tehran in the coming days, as part of regional efforts to de-escalate tensions and open a new negotiation window.
Regional Significance
Despite the positive atmosphere reflected by Trump, he kept the door open to all possibilities, asserting that the progress is "real but not guaranteed," given the complexities of the political and military landscape. Between the "oil gift" and battlefield strikes, U.S.-Iranian negotiations appear to be at a pivotal moment that could reshape the region's balances.
These negotiations remain a focal point of great interest in the region, as Arab countries look forward to tangible results that could impact the region's stability and security.