Trump: The war is nearing its end and Iran is seeking a comprehensive agreement
announced Donald Trump that the current confrontations and war are nearing their end, citing radical shifts in the Iranian position. In exclusive remarks to Fox News, Trump explained that Iran is showing a strong desire to reach a new agreement with the United States.
Preventing nuclear armament and ongoing operations
Al Arabiya, via its official X-link platform, quoted Trump as categorically asserting that without his direct intervention and firm policies, Tehran would have acquired a nuclear weapon. He added emphatically, "What we did was prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but we are not yet finished with our operations against Iran, and we will see what happens in the coming days." These statements reflect the continuation of Trump's pressure campaign against Tehran.
The historical context of US-Iranian relations
These developments come within a complex historical context of strained relations between Washington and Tehran. Since the United States withdrew in 2018 from the 2015 nuclear agreement (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), the US administration has pursued a strategy of “maximum pressure.” This strategy has included crippling economic sanctions targeting Iran’s oil and banking sectors, significantly weakening the Iranian economy. Washington aims to use this pressure to compel Tehran to negotiate a broader agreement that addresses not only its nuclear program but also its ballistic missile program and regional influence.
The ceasefire holds and the terms of the comprehensive agreement are in place
In a related development, US Vice President J.D. Vancethat the ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to be holding for the time being, expressing his complete satisfaction with the current stability. Vance affirmed that the Iranians are serious about reaching an agreement. However, he cautioned against rushing into anything, emphasizing that the complex issues with Iran cannot be resolved overnight due to the deep-seated lack of trust between the two countries.
Vance clarified a key point in the upcoming US strategy, explaining that President Donald Trump is not seeking a partial or limited agreement, but rather a comprehensive agreement that addresses all outstanding issues. This primarily includes establishing strict mechanisms to prevent Iran from funding and supporting its armed proxies in the Middle East, which Washington considers a major threat to regional stability.
Pakistan's role and the second round of negotiations
On the diplomatic front, Trump revealed in a telephone interview with the New York Post the possibility of holding a second round of talks with the Iranian side in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, within the next two days. This move comes after the first round concluded last weekend without reaching any tangible results or a final agreement.
Trump told the newspaper's correspondent in Islamabad, "You should stay there because something might happen in the next couple of days, and we're more inclined to go there." Although Trump had indicated in an earlier call that no further talks would be held in Pakistan, he reversed course minutes later, explaining that a return to Islamabad was now likely. He attributed this change to the positive role played by the Pakistani army chief, Asim Munir, praising his efforts and describing him as doing a "fantastic job.".
Strategic importance and expected impact
These diplomatic moves are of paramount strategic importance at the local, regional, and international levels. Regionally, any comprehensive agreement that limits funding for armed groups would contribute to calming the hotspots of tension in the Middle East, positively impacting the security of neighboring countries and maritime navigation in vital waterways. Internationally, stable US-Iranian relations would play a crucial role in stabilizing global energy markets and mitigating the geopolitical polarization that is impacting the global economy.
