Trump sees potential progress in Iran talks, but cautions deal may not materialize

U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced his belief that progress may be made in negotiations with Iran during the upcoming weekend. Speaking to journalists late Wednesday, Trump conveyed that he was hearing the negotiations themselves were proceeding well.

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I hear that the negotiation itself is actually going very well.

Regarding a potential agreement, Trump stated, "It could happen in the weekend." However, he also tempered expectations, adding, "Maybe it won't happen." The President further mentioned that the U.S. anticipates retrieving Iran's enriched uranium "at some point in the not-too-distant future," a key component of the emerging deal.

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It could happen in the weekend.

Iran's uranium enrichment activities have long been a central issue in the talks. Trump has previously cited the U.S. desire to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons as a justification for U.S. actions, a claim Iran has consistently denied, asserting its enrichment program is solely for civilian purposes. Concerns persist among some that Iran may be secretly pursuing nuclear weapons.

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Maybe it won't happen.

Adding complexity to the situation, the armed group Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has engaged in attacks against Israel. Israel has retaliated, and Iran has indicated that a broader agreement to end the conflict should also encompass Lebanon. Trump, however, prefers to keep these issues separate, stating, "I want to separate it, I want a separate thing, because it's two different things."

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I want to separate it, I want a separate thing, because it's two different things.