Trump said Iran can call anytime if it wants to negotiate ending the war, after the U.S. canceled plans to send envoys for talks in Pakistan. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister is holding talks with several countries and preparing to meet the Russian leader.
Trump told Fox News's "The Sunday Briefing" that if Iran wants to talk, it can come forward or call because the U.S. has a secure communication line. He emphasized the key condition that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons; otherwise, there is no reason to negotiate.
These remarks came after Trump canceled plans to send envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad over the weekend, reducing hopes for reviving peace negotiations.
Iran has consistently asserted its right to enhance uranium capabilities for peaceful purposes, but Western countries and Israel view this as potential nuclear weapons development.
Although a partial ceasefire is in place in the conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks in late February, no official peace agreement exists. The conflict has killed thousands and severely impacted the global economy, including soaring oil prices, inflation, and slowing growth prospects.
Tensions have escalated after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping route transporting about 20% of the world's oil, while the U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports.
Meanwhile, Abbas Arakchi is conducting diplomatic talks. After discussions in Pakistan, he traveled to Oman, another mediator country, where he met with Hisham bin Tariq Al Said.
The talks focused on security in the Strait of Hormuz and establishing a regional security framework free from external interference. Arakchi stated the goal is to ensure safe navigation in the area for the benefit of neighboring countries and the world.
Afterward, Arakchi returned to Islamabad before heading to Russia, where Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet him Monday in Saint Petersburg. Both Russia and Iran face Western sanctions and have strengthened ties in recent years.
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