US and Iran May Meet Again This Weekend, Trump Estimates Agreement in One to Two Days
US President Donald Trump stated that US and Iranian negotiators might meet this weekend, expecting a final agreement to end the Middle East war within one to two days. The agreement includes the US releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for Tehran abandoning its enriched uranium stockpile. Trump also claimed Iran agreed to stop funding terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas. However, the US military blockade of Iranian ports continues, and Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hou Tzu-ying, Washington, 17th) US President Donald Trump told Axios that US and Iranian negotiators might meet this weekend, and he expects both sides to finalize an agreement to end the Middle East war, estimating a deal could be reached within one to two days.
The conflict between the US and Israel since February 28 has impacted the global economy.
Axios reported today that Trump, who recently spoke personally with Iranian officials, seemed very optimistic about the situation. In a brief phone interview, he said, "The Iranians want to meet, they want to make a deal. I think talks could happen this weekend, and I believe we can reach an agreement within the next day or two."
The report indicated that the proposed agreement includes the US releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for Tehran abandoning its enriched uranium stockpile.
Additionally, Trump told CBS News in a phone interview that Iran has "agreed to everything" and will cooperate with the US to remove its enriched uranium. Trump insisted that this action would not involve US ground troops, but when asked who would be responsible for recovering these materials, he only said, "Our people."
According to the report, Trump stated, "Our people will work with the Iranians to get it, and then we will bring it back to the United States."
Trump also said that Iran has agreed to stop funding proxy terrorist organizations such as the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and the Palestinian armed group Hamas.
On the other hand, Iranian authorities claimed earlier today to have reopened the crucial oil passage, the Strait of Hormuz. However, Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, that the US military's blockade of Iranian ports would continue until an agreement is reached with the Tehran authorities.
One of Trump's posts also mentioned that Israel would no longer bomb Lebanon, as the US had prohibited them from doing so.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier posted on social media platform X that, in coordination with the Lebanese ceasefire agreement, all merchant vessels could fully pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the remaining ceasefire period, following the coordinated routes previously announced by the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization.
The US and Israel launched military action against Iran on February 28, sparking conflict across the Middle East. Pakistan then mediated, and the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7.
However, the US military began blockading Iranian ports again on April 13, hoping to prevent Tehran from exporting oil. (Editor: Xu Ruicheng) 1150418
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(Central News Agency reporter Hou Tzu-ying, Washington, 17th) US President Donald Trump told Axios that US and Iranian negotiators might meet this weekend, and he expects both sides to finalize an agreement to end the Middle East war, estimating a deal could be reached within one to two days.
The conflict between the US and Israel since February 28 has impacted the global economy.
Axios reported today that Trump, who recently spoke personally with Iranian officials, seemed very optimistic about the situation. In a brief phone interview, he said, "The Iranians want to meet, they want to make a deal. I think talks could happen this weekend, and I believe we can reach an agreement within the next day or two."
The report indicated that the proposed agreement includes the US releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for Tehran abandoning its enriched uranium stockpile.
Additionally, Trump told CBS News in a phone interview that Iran has "agreed to everything" and will cooperate with the US to remove its enriched uranium. Trump insisted that this action would not involve US ground troops, but when asked who would be responsible for recovering these materials, he only said, "Our people."
According to the report, Trump stated, "Our people will work with the Iranians to get it, and then we will bring it back to the United States."
Trump also said that Iran has agreed to stop funding proxy terrorist organizations such as the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and the Palestinian armed group Hamas.
On the other hand, Iranian authorities claimed earlier today to have reopened the crucial oil passage, the Strait of Hormuz. However, Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, that the US military's blockade of Iranian ports would continue until an agreement is reached with the Tehran authorities.
One of Trump's posts also mentioned that Israel would no longer bomb Lebanon, as the US had prohibited them from doing so.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier posted on social media platform X that, in coordination with the Lebanese ceasefire agreement, all merchant vessels could fully pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the remaining ceasefire period, following the coordinated routes previously announced by the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization.
The US and Israel launched military action against Iran on February 28, sparking conflict across the Middle East. Pakistan then mediated, and the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7.
However, the US military began blockading Iranian ports again on April 13, hoping to prevent Tehran from exporting oil. (Editor: Xu Ruicheng) 1150418
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