Iranian FM Says No Substantive Progress in Talks, Trump Still Optimistic About Weekend Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave contradictory statements on the progress of U.S.-Iran negotiations. Trump said talks were going well and a deal could be reached by the weekend, while Araghchi stated that no substantive progress had been made. Meanwhile, an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait airport caused casualties, and the U.S. House passed a symbolic resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iran.
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(Central News Agency, Kuwait City, 3rd) Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S.-Iran talks were progressing well and could yield results by the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while communication with the U.S. has not been interrupted, the negotiations have not achieved any substantive progress.
According to AFP, the two sides have engaged in a new round of exchanges, putting the fragile ceasefire agreement at risk. Kuwaiti officials said an Iranian drone struck the passenger terminal of Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring 63 others.
Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that Araghchi told Lebanon's Al Mayadeen TV: "Any attack on Beirut will have serious consequences and lead to a full-scale resumption of war."
Araghchi also mentioned: "Communication with the U.S. has not been interrupted, and messages have been exchanged regarding the need to stop the aggression against Beirut, but no substantive progress has been made in the negotiation process at this point."
In contrast to Iran's pessimism, Trump expressed optimism about a U.S.-Iran agreement. He told reporters: "I hear the talks themselves are actually going very well." He added: "A (potential deal) could be reached by the weekend."
However, the House of Representatives today passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iran, with four Republican lawmakers defecting. The resolution is largely symbolic, as Trump could still veto it even if it passes the Senate.
In a congressional hearing, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium remains the core issue in negotiations.
Washington insists that for any peace agreement to take effect, Iran must hand over its near-weapons-grade enriched uranium stockpile, agree to limit nuclear activities, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Editor: Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150604
According to AFP, the two sides have engaged in a new round of exchanges, putting the fragile ceasefire agreement at risk. Kuwaiti officials said an Iranian drone struck the passenger terminal of Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring 63 others.
Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that Araghchi told Lebanon's Al Mayadeen TV: "Any attack on Beirut will have serious consequences and lead to a full-scale resumption of war."
Araghchi also mentioned: "Communication with the U.S. has not been interrupted, and messages have been exchanged regarding the need to stop the aggression against Beirut, but no substantive progress has been made in the negotiation process at this point."
In contrast to Iran's pessimism, Trump expressed optimism about a U.S.-Iran agreement. He told reporters: "I hear the talks themselves are actually going very well." He added: "A (potential deal) could be reached by the weekend."
However, the House of Representatives today passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iran, with four Republican lawmakers defecting. The resolution is largely symbolic, as Trump could still veto it even if it passes the Senate.
In a congressional hearing, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium remains the core issue in negotiations.
Washington insists that for any peace agreement to take effect, Iran must hand over its near-weapons-grade enriched uranium stockpile, agree to limit nuclear activities, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Editor: Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150604