As Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi traveled to Pakistan for discussions related to a possible ceasefire, Donald Trump stated that Iran must take the initiative and contact Washington if it wants negotiations to happen.
Trump made these remarks after refusing to send U.S. representatives to the talks that were expected to take place in Pakistan, despite Minister Araqchi already heading there.
He stated: “If they want to talk, they can come to us or call us. You know there are phones, we have a good, secure line.”
“They know exactly what should be in the agreement. It’s simple, they cannot possess nuclear weapons. Otherwise, there’s no need to meet.”
Iran, however, has continued to assert that enriching uranium is its right and that it does not intend to use it for developing nuclear weapons.
Despite a temporary ceasefire, no agreement has yet been reached to end the war initiated by the United States against Iran.
The conflict began on April 28, 2026, and has resulted in many casualties, including Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
In retaliation, Iran has taken several actions, including launching attacks on U.S. allies in the Middle East and closing the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s petroleum supplies pass, further straining the global economy.
