Trump says US, Iran 'very close' to deal, Tehran to give up uranium

In a significant development that could reshape regional dynamics, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States and Iran are on the cusp of a peace agreement. Speaking to reporters, Trump revealed that Tehran has committed to relinquishing its stockpile of enriched uranium, a crucial step towards de-nuclearization.

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We’re very close to making a deal with Iran.

Trump expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations, stating, “We’re very close to making a deal with Iran.” He emphasized the US objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a goal that appears to be within reach given Tehran's reported agreement to "almost everything."

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We had to make sure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon… They’ve totally agreed to that.

The President also hinted at a potential summit, suggesting he might travel to Pakistan to sign the agreement if talks progress successfully in Islamabad. This potential meeting underscores the pivotal role Pakistan is playing in facilitating these high-stakes discussions. The US leader lauded Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir for their instrumental efforts in brokering the talks.

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They’ve agreed to give us back the nuclear dust.

While Vice President JD Vance's delegation recently visited Islamabad for talks, they reportedly returned empty-handed. However, the White House is discussing a second round of talks, likely to be held in Pakistan again. Trump's assertion that Iran has agreed to hand over its "nuclear dust"—his term for the enriched uranium—marks a critical point in the negotiations, though specific details remain undisclosed.

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I might go, yeah. If the deal is signed in Islamabad, I might go.”