President Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal with Iran, suggesting a possible visit to Islamabad to formally sign the agreement.
The United States President, Donald Trump, stated he was “very close to making a deal with Iran,” citing Iran’s agreement to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile as a key element. This stockpile, according to Trump, stems from US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. He indicated a possible deal could be finalized “over the weekend” and suggested a trip to Islamabad to sign the deal if it occurs. However, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered a contrasting perspective, confirming only that messages were being exchanged through Pakistan, but firmly stating that Iran “must be able to continue enrichment” of uranium. No Iranian officials have confirmed agreeing to surrender the uranium stockpile. Former Pakistani diplomat Asif Durrani cautioned against viewing the situation as a gap between the two sides. He highlighted Iran’s desire for civil nuclear use for peaceful purposes, adhering to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Trump’s withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018, coupled with the reimposition of sanctions, has created a complex situation. Analyst Seyed Mojtaba Jalalzadeh advised against simplistic interpretations, emphasizing the need to avoid assuming one side is deliberately misleading the other. The underlying tension involves Iran's stated right to enrichment, versus international demands for limitations. DATA: Pakistan’s prime minister is visiting a third Middle Eastern nation in three days, while the army chief is in Iran, and Trump says he might visit Islamabad to sign a deal.
Sources: Based on reporting from Al Jazeera
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