By Gloria Ogbonna
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that negotiations between the United States and Iran are progressing in what he described as a “constructive” and “orderly” manner, signaling growing optimism about the possibility of reaching a new agreement aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
In a series of posts shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump emphasized that while discussions are moving forward positively, his administration will not rush into signing any agreement. According to the president, the stakes are too high for either side to make mistakes during the negotiation process.
“The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” Trump wrote, adding that he has instructed U.S. representatives to avoid hasty decisions because “time is on our side.”
Trump also made it clear that current economic pressure measures against Iran will remain fully in place until a final agreement is completed, officially certified, and signed by all parties involved. He stressed that patience and caution are necessary to ensure the deal benefits the United States and its allies.
“The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed,” Trump stated. “Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes.”
The president further noted that diplomatic relations between Washington and Tehran have become increasingly professional and productive during the ongoing talks. While tensions between the two nations have historically been high, Trump suggested that recent negotiations represent a significant shift toward more serious and focused engagement.
A major focus of Trump’s remarks was Iran’s nuclear program. The president firmly reiterated that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. He argued that the deal currently under negotiation is fundamentally different from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was signed during former President Barack Obama’s administration.
Trump once again criticized the Obama-era agreement, describing it as one of the worst deals ever made by the United States. According to Trump, the previous agreement created a pathway for Iran to continue advancing toward nuclear weapons capability instead of permanently stopping it.
“One of the worst deals ever made by our Country was the Iran Nuclear Deal,” Trump wrote. “It was a direct path to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon.”
He then contrasted the Obama administration’s approach with the current negotiations being led by his administration.
“Not so with the transaction currently being negotiated with Iran by the Trump Administration — THE EXACT OPPOSITE, in fact!” he added.
Trump also praised Middle Eastern allies for supporting the diplomatic efforts and hinted that additional nations could potentially join the historic Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements established between Israel and several Arab nations during his presidency.
In a surprising suggestion, Trump even floated the possibility that Iran itself could someday become part of the Abraham Accords framework if relations continue improving.
“I would like to thank all of the countries of the Middle East for their support and cooperation,” Trump wrote, adding that regional partnerships could become “further enhanced and strengthened” through broader participation in the Abraham Accords.
Reports emerging alongside Trump’s statements suggest that U.S. negotiators believe Iran may be prepared to significantly scale back its nuclear ambitions as part of a larger peace arrangement. According to those reports, Iran could agree to surrender highly enriched uranium and accept restrictions designed to prevent the development of nuclear weapons.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also reportedly indicated that Iran is willing to demonstrate to the international community that it is not pursuing nuclear weapons.
Meanwhile, CBS News senior White House correspondent Jennifer Jacobs reported that U.S. officials believe Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has approved the broad framework for a possible draft agreement.
According to Jacobs’ report, Iran has agreed “in principle” that if the United States lifts economic restrictions and sanctions, Tehran would also agree “in principle” to dispose of its highly enriched uranium stockpile. However, the proposal still reportedly needs approval from Iran’s leadership structure before it can move forward officially.
Later Sunday afternoon, Trump returned to Truth Social with another message defending the negotiations against critics. The president warned Americans not to listen to commentators or political opponents who, he said, do not fully understand the details of the ongoing talks.
“If I make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one,” Trump wrote. “Not like the one made by Obama, which gave Iran massive amounts of CASH, and a clear and open path to a Nuclear Weapon.”
Trump also pointed out that the proposed agreement is still under negotiation and not yet finalized, arguing that critics are attacking details they have not even seen.
“It isn’t even fully negotiated yet,” he wrote. “So don’t listen to the losers, who are critical about something they know nothing about.”
The president concluded by insisting that unlike previous administrations, he is determined to avoid making what he considers weak or damaging international agreements.
“Unlike those before me who should have solved this problem many years ago, I don’t make bad deals!” Trump declared.
Source Breitbart
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