Trump Signals Tough Posture on Iran Talks and Nuclear Deal

US President Donald Trump said he is ready to negotiate with “whoever runs the show” in Iran, suggesting that internal conflict in Tehran is making talks harder but also easier for the US to influence.

Speaking to reporters before leaving Florida, he claimed there is “tremendous infighting” within Iran’s leadership and said the country is struggling with direction after recent losses in its leadership structure. He argued that the US holds strong leverage, saying Iran has “no military left, practically” and uncertainty about who is in charge.

Trump also said negotiations don’t need delays or long meetings, adding that he is willing to communicate directly if Iran wants progress. He emphasized that any agreement is simple in his view: Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon.

He further commented on diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan, praising its leadership and suggesting some planned meetings were unnecessary due to travel time and practicality.

On negotiations with Iran, Trump said proposals have been exchanged but that Iran’s offers were “not enough,” though he noted some improvement in revised documents after earlier cancellations of talks.

Separately, he mentioned economic priorities, saying the US is aiming to compete with China in emerging sectors like crypto and artificial intelligence, which he described as key industries for future dominance.

Source: Newstimehub