Trump Says No Pressure on Iran Deal as Peace Talk Status Unclear
President Trump said Monday he is "under no pressure whatsoever" to make a deal with Iran. This comes as Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks in Pakistan, leaving the status of nuclear negotiations unclear.
President Trump pushed back Monday against suggestions he faces pressure to quickly reach a nuclear deal with Iran, saying he is "under no pressure whatsoever" to make an agreement.
The comments come as confusion surrounds planned peace talks in Pakistan. Trump has suggested a deal could be signed "today" in Pakistan, but Iranian officials say they have not changed their position about skipping the talks.
The negotiations focus on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Trump has repeatedly said Iran can never have nuclear weapons, but it remains unclear what the U.S. is willing to give up in return for that promise.
In separate statements, Trump said any deal will happen "relatively quickly" but that time is not his "adversary." The mixed signals highlight ongoing uncertainty about whether serious negotiations are actually taking place.
The talks come amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, where Iran recently seized a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil supplies.
Any deal with Iran could affect gas prices and military tensions in the Middle East. The talks aim to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons, which could spark a wider regional conflict.
Watch for updates on whether Iran actually participates in Pakistan talks and any new statements from both sides.
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