Iran Nuclear Talks: U.S. Damps Expectations for Quick Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has tempered expectations for a swift resolution in negotiations with Iran, emphasizing a deliberate approach. "The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have instructed my representatives not to rush the deal, as time is on our side," Trump stated on his platform, referring to the framework agreement aimed at ending the Iran war.

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The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have instructed my representatives not to rush the deal, as time is on our side.

Trump stressed the importance of taking time to ensure all aspects are handled correctly, stating, "There must be no mistakes!" He had previously announced a framework agreement was largely negotiated, contingent on finalization by the U.S., Iran, and other involved nations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the preliminary agreement has the backing of several Gulf region states but is not yet finalized.

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Nuclear talks are highly technical in nature. You can't do a nuclear thing within 72 hours on the back of a napkin.

Rubio described the nuclear talks as highly technical, noting that "You can't do a nuclear thing within 72 hours on the back of a napkin." He added that seven or eight regional countries support the approach, and the U.S. is prepared to move forward. Earlier, Rubio had expressed optimism, suggesting the world might receive "some good news in the coming hours" during a visit to India.

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I think there is a possibility that the world will receive some good news in the coming hours.

Despite the ongoing talks, Trump affirmed that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain fully in effect until a final agreement is achieved, ratified, and signed. He characterized the relationship with Iran as becoming more professional, but reiterated that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. Trump also defended his strategy against skeptics, including some Republicans, asserting that unlike his predecessors, he would not make bad deals, and any agreement he strikes would be "good and solid."

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If I make a deal, it will be a good and solid one.