Trump: No Final Decision Yet on Iran, New Talks Expected Friday

US President Donald Trump said further talks with Iran are expected on Friday, stressing that no final decision has yet been made regarding the Iranian file.

Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Texas, Trump said he remains dissatisfied with Iran’s conduct, reiterating that Tehran “cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons.”

The president emphasized that his administration is seeking to reach an agreement with Iran but acknowledged that military force may at times become necessary if diplomacy fails. He underlined that continued negotiations are aimed at resolving the crisis through diplomatic means and avoiding escalation.

Trump’s remarks came after a third round of negotiations between the United States and Iran was held in Geneva, mediated by Oman. The talks were widely viewed as a significant opportunity to prevent potential armed conflict.

During the negotiations, five key US demands were reportedly presented, including the dismantling of Iran’s three main nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, the handover of its entire stockpile of enriched uranium, and guarantees that any restrictions would be permanent, unlike the 2015 nuclear deal.

The demands also included a complete halt to uranium enrichment while maintaining the Tehran research reactor, along with limited sanctions relief as a goodwill gesture, to be followed by broader easing of sanctions once Iran complies with agreed conditions.

Despite the diplomatic engagement, major disagreements persist over three central issues: the level of enrichment Iran would be permitted to maintain, the fate of approximately 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, and the mechanism for monitoring Iran’s nuclear activities.

For its part, Iran has signaled some flexibility, proposing to transfer half of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium abroad while keeping the remaining half under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Tehran has also indicated willingness to lower domestic enrichment levels, while insisting on its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

The upcoming round of talks is expected to be pivotal in determining whether the crisis moves toward a diplomatic breakthrough or further escalation.