US President Donald Trump has said that the US-Iran talks are ongoing and that he wants to make a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
He proposed that negotiations with Iran will begin with efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before moving on to discussions about Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Speaking at an event in Las Vegas, Mr Trump said talks with Iran were moving in a “positive direction” and stressed that he wanted to resolve disputes through diplomacy rather than conflict.
“I do not want to see people dying,” he said, adding that the United States was seeking an agreement that would reduce tensions while ensuring regional stability.
According to Mr Trump, the first phase of the proposed negotiations would focus on restoring full maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
He said that the second phase would address concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities.
The US president reiterated Washington’s long-standing position that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons “under any circumstances”.
Trump’s remarks come amid continued international concern over security in the Gulf region, where disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have raised fears over global energy supplies and oil prices.
Analysts have said that any progress in US-Iran negotiations could help ease regional tensions and improve confidence in international energy markets, although significant differences between the two sides remain.
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