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Trump Signals Openness to Meeting Iranian Leaders as Nuclear Talks Advance

With technical negotiations set to resume, Trump reiterates military threats if no deal is reached but expresses optimism about diplomatic progress.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC on January 15.
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
President Donald Trump on April 23.

Overview

  • President Trump stated he is open to meeting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or President Masoud Pezeshkian, signaling a potential shift in U.S.-Iran diplomacy.
  • The U.S. and Iran are preparing for a third round of negotiations in Oman, with technical discussions led by U.S. envoy Michael Anton to address uranium enrichment details.
  • Trump emphasized his willingness to lead military action against Iran should the talks fail, reaffirming his red line against Iran developing nuclear weapons.
  • Iran continues uranium enrichment at 60%, rejecting demands for full dismantlement of its nuclear program, while Israel insists on its complete elimination.
  • The talks follow two earlier rounds described as constructive, with both sides signaling readiness to make progress if the other demonstrates seriousness.