WASHINGTON, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump has directed American negotiators to avoid rushing into a new agreement with Iran, insisting that Washington will only accept a deal that fully guarantees Tehran cannot develop nuclear weapons.
Trump disclosed the position in a statement shared on Truth Social on Sunday amid growing speculation that the United States and Iran were nearing a major diplomatic breakthrough.
Okay News reports that discussions between both countries have recently focused on a proposed 60-day ceasefire extension, the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, and broader negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme.
“Negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side,” Trump wrote. “Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes!”
The U.S. President stressed that any eventual agreement must permanently prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons capability. He also confirmed that the current American naval blockade targeting Iranian ports would remain in place until a final accord is formally completed and verified.
The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran has intensified pressure on global energy markets, as the waterway remains one of the world’s most critical shipping routes for crude oil and liquefied natural gas exports.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei acknowledged that negotiations had made progress toward a preliminary understanding but noted that key disagreements between both sides were yet to be resolved.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said recent diplomatic engagements had produced significant progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, although senior officials within the administration cautioned that a final agreement was not expected immediately.
