Trump suggests impending declaration within the following two days regarding Iran nuclear negotiations
In an unexpected development, President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that the U.S. and Iran might make significant progress in their ongoing nuclear talks, with an announcement potentially forthcoming within the subsequent two days.
However, the Omani mediator, who facilitated the discussions between the two nations in Rome, described the progress made in their fifth round of negotiations as "some but not conclusive."
Addressing reporters after leaving his golf club in northern New Jersey, Trump expressed optimism about the negotiations, stating, "We've had some very good talks with Iran. I don't know if I'll be telling you anything good or bad over the next two days, but I have a feeling I might be telling you something good."
Emphasizing the progress made in the recent talks, he added, "Let's see what happens, but I think we could have some good news on the Iran front."
The latest round of negotiations, which took place on Saturday and Sunday, were attended by U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and Michael Anton, the State Department's policy planning director.
The discussions revolved around curbing Iran's nuclear program in exchange for relieving some of the economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. on the Islamic Republic.
While the details of the potential agreement remain uncertain, there are indications that an interim confidence-building agreement could be reached, involving a freeze on uranium enrichment in exchange for modest sanctions relief. However, a fundamental disagreement over uranium enrichment persists, with the U.S. insisting on "zero enrichment" and Iran maintaining that this is a non-negotiable red line.
As the sixth round of talks approaches, it remains unclear whether a breakthrough will be made, given the ongoing deadlock over uranium enrichment. Meanwhile, intelligence reports suggest that Israel may be preparing a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities should the negotiations break down.
In the meantime, the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange proposals, with the hope of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement. More updates are expected in the coming days.
[Background: The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in on-and-off nuclear negotiations since the landmark 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was abandoned by the Trump administration in 2018. Since April 12, 2025, they have held five rounds of talks mediated by Oman, with the latest session in Rome yielding "some but not conclusive" progress. The discussions primarily revolve around uranium enrichment, with the U.S. insisting on "zero enrichment" and Iran maintaining its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes. There is potential for an interim agreement, involving a freeze on uranium enrichment in exchange for modest U.S. sanctions relief, but a fundamental disagreement over domestic enrichment remains.]
In light of the ongoing nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, Seattle-based news outlets are closely following the political developments. With negotiations potentially reaching a conclusion within the next two days, the city's general news channels and policy-and-legislation sections are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress made in these discussions, particularly focusing on the contentious issue of uranium enrichment.
