Donald Trump promises US-Iran deal ‘within two weeks’

Negotiations between Iran and the United States are currently underway. Back-channel diplomatic talks are being facilitated by Pakistan, with both nations striving to finalise a deal as swiftly as possible. US President Donald Trump, who has previously expressed optimism regarding an imminent breakthrough, has now provided a significant update, claiming that a historic agreement between Washington and Tehran could be reached within a fortnight.

Iran ready to make total concessions, Trump claims

Trump has claimed that Iran is prepared to capitulate on all fronts, including its nuclear ambitions. However, Tehran has consistently maintained that it has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, reiterating that its nuclear programme is strictly intended for peaceful, domestic energy generation.

US to declare ‘total victory’

The US President went on to state that Washington would declare "total victory" once the accord is signed. Trump also made it clear that global oil prices are expected to plummet the moment the deal is finalised.

The fate of enriched uranium

A major sticking point remains Iran’s substantial stockpile of enriched uranium. The US has demanded that Iran relinquish its reserves, offering two distinct ultimatums: Tehran must either hand over the enriched uranium to the United States or have it transported to a secure location to be destroyed.

While Iran has previously rejected these terms, Russia has stepped in with an offer to take custody of the material. However, Trump remains firmly opposed to this arrangement, having already stated that he will not sanction the transfer of Iran's enriched uranium to either Russia or China. Given Tehran's close diplomatic ties with Moscow and Beijing, it may favour transferring the stockpile to one of them. Nevertheless, no definitive decision has been confirmed, and the fate of the nuclear material will only become clear once the comprehensive deal is officially signed.