Washington, May 7: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington has made progress in negotiations with Iran, hinting at a potential agreement soon. He emphasized that Tehran cannot possess nuclear weapons.
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, Trump remarked, “Iran wants to strike a deal at any cost. We have had very productive discussions in the last 24 hours, and it is entirely possible that we could reach an agreement.” He dismissed claims that Iran is still taking a stubborn stance.
Trump asserted that it is clear Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. He noted that Iran’s military infrastructure has suffered significant damage during the conflict. “They had a navy of 159 ships, and now every ship is in pieces at the bottom of the sea. They had an air force with many aircraft, and now they have none left,” he said.
He further claimed that Iran’s air defense systems, radar capabilities, and missile stockpiles are almost entirely destroyed. “All their leaders are dead. Therefore, I believe we have won,” Trump added.
He stated that if the conflict were to cease now, it would take Iran decades to recover militarily. “If we leave Iran now, they will need 20 years for reconstruction,” he noted. When asked if he has a deadline for a deal with Tehran, he replied that there is no deadline; it will happen.
The U.S. President also discussed the economic implications of the conflict, stating that despite fears of a severe oil crisis, U.S. financial markets remain resilient. “I thought oil prices would rise to $200-250, but they are currently around $100. When we started this war, they expected a significant downturn in U.S. markets, but the stock market is up compared to then,” Trump explained.
He mentioned renewed interest from major U.S. energy companies in Venezuela and referenced discussions with officials from ExxonMobil and Chevron at the White House.
On the other hand, Iran has denied reports suggesting that both sides are close to a one-page agreement to end hostilities. The semi-official news agency Fars labeled recent media reports as fabricated, stating they were created to influence global markets and lower oil prices rather than reflect ground realities.
Fars cited two anonymous sources, indicating that Iran has yet to respond to the latest message from the U.S. sent through Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei stated that Tehran is currently reviewing the U.S. proposal and will respond after completing its assessment.
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