US President Donald Trump has said that while progress is being made in talks with Iran, the potential US-Iran agreement currently on the table is “probably not a great one,” adding that Washington is aiming for a stronger and more reliable deal.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump noted that although a “good deal” could be reached soon, the administration is holding out for what he described as a “great deal.” He added that achieving such an agreement would take time. “All I can say is that we can make a good deal right now, but maybe not a great deal – and if it’s not a great deal, we’re not making it. It will probably not go quickly but it would be foolproof. I think we are doing pretty well,” he said.
Trump also blamed former US President Barack Obama for the current state of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, referring to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal. The agreement was originally designed to limit Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.
“It was the worst deal. It was the path for Iran to have a nuclear weapon very quickly. Frankly, Obama picked the wrong country,” Trump said, adding that Iran’s current leadership structure has significantly changed over time.
He further claimed that the US is now dealing with a different and more “reasonable” leadership in Iran, suggesting that the situation has effectively undergone a form of regime change. “We didn’t set out for regime change, but the fact is we are dealing with a totally different group of people now,” he said.
Trump also remarked that Iranian leaders had believed they could wait out his administration due to upcoming US midterm elections, adding, “I don’t care about the midterms.”
The remarks come as discussions around US-Iran relations continue, with negotiations reportedly ongoing but facing delays and uncertainties.
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