remains convinced that an agreement with Iran is close. So much so that this Monday he even stated that it could close “over the next week”despite the fact that Tehran maintains that it has paralyzed talks with Washington.
“He looks good,” The US president said in a brief telephone interview with ABC News, in which he conveyed optimism about negotiations that are going through one of their most delicate moments.
The statement comes after the Iranian agency Tasnim, reported that Iran has suspended dialogue in response to the Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Lebanon crisis threatens deal
As Trump himself explained, the tension of the last few hours forced the White House to intervene to avoid an escalation that would jeopardize both the ceasefire in Lebanon and the talks with Tehran.
“Today there was a small problem, but I solved it very quickly,” said the president.
Trump revealed that he had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and also contacted him to try to contain the situation.
According to his version, Netanyahu agreed not to send troops to Beirut while the Shiite group promised to stop launching projectiles into Israeli territory. “We’ll see how long this lasts; hopefully forever!”he later wrote in Truth Social.
The Strait of Hormuz, key in the negotiations
The conversations between Washington and Tehran They seek to end the conflict that began last February and unblock one of the most important maritime routes on the planet for the transportation of oil.
In recent weeks, both sides have exchanged different draft agreements, although important differences remain on issues such as the Iranian nuclear program and future control of enriched uranium reserves.
The new crisis in Lebanon now threatens to further complicate negotiations that, according to Trumpcontinue to move forward despite all the obstacles.
While Iran insists that the dialogue is suspended, The White House remains optimistic and confident that the agreement can be moved forward in a matter of days.
