Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy and the US representative in nuclear talks with Iran’s foreign minister, to Fox: "Iran must not possess nuclear weapons, and it should not enrich uranium beyond 3.67%."
Trump, who has threatened military action if no deal is reached on halting Iran's nuclear program, told reporters aboard Air Force One that he met with advisers on Iran and expected a quick decision.
The US sanctioned five Iranian entities for nuclear activity, just days before planned nuclear talks in Oman, as Trump warns of consequences if talks fail.
Iranians are cautiously hopeful ahead of US nuclear talks, as markets rise and the rial strengthens, but fears of failure and conflict linger.
Iran expresses skepticism over upcoming US talks on its nuclear program, insisting on indirect negotiations and demanding concrete gestures before direct discussions.
We are nearing the endgame leading to an attack on Iran's nuclear program - or to serious new nuclear negotiations.
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Speaking at the Oval Office in the White House, Trump said Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that the US has the right to block the sale of Iranian oil to other nations.
Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif also said that Iran was meant to meet with the US on October 9 over nuclear agreement talks.
Trump’s expected policy, while effective in many ways, carries risks.