U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 26 that Iran can reach out directly if it wants to negotiate an end to the ongoing two-month conflict, while stressing that Tehran will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate | Reuters
Speaking on Fox News, President Trump made it clear that if Iran is serious about talks, they can meet in person or simply pick up the phone. He noted that Washington has secure communication channels open, and Iranian officials understand the key conditions for any agreement.
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The core demand remains straightforward: Iran must not pursue nuclear weapons. Without that commitment, Trump said there’s little point in sitting down together.
The comments came one day after Trump canceled a planned trip by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, which had dampened hopes for renewed peace efforts. Still, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi continues traveling to intermediary countries, including Pakistan, to keep dialogue channels active and share Tehran’s positions.
Iran has long sought U.S. recognition of its right to enrich uranium for what it calls peaceful purposes. Western powers, however, remain concerned about potential military applications.
While a ceasefire has paused major fighting, the two sides have yet to finalize a formal agreement to end the conflict. The situation has affected global energy markets and economic stability.