U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that a nuclear agreement with Iran might be finalized imminently, marking a potential shift in Middle East diplomacy this year. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated: "I think we'll make a deal with them pretty soon."
The remarks follow months of renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with analysts suggesting a breakthrough could stabilize global oil markets and reshape security dynamics in the Persian Gulf. When pressed on whether an agreement might emerge this week, Trump added: "I do see a deal in Iran. Could be soon."
Regional observers note that any accord would need to address uranium enrichment limits and sanctions relief – key sticking points since the original Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was abandoned in 2018. Asian markets showed cautious optimism following the announcement, with energy sector stocks edging upward in early Monday trading.
