Trump Says Iran Agreement Imminent, Negotiations to Start Monday

Washington – President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that an agreement with Iran is “imminent” and that formal negotiations are slated to begin on Monday. The statement came after a series of back‑channel contacts between senior officials of the United States and Tehran, which have been aimed at reviving a nuclear framework that collapsed in 2018 when the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Trump’s remarks suggest that both sides have reached a preliminary understanding on key issues, including sanctions relief and verification mechanisms, though the specific terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

The upcoming talks mark the first direct engagement between the two governments since the 2021 cease‑fire agreement that ended a series of proxy conflicts in the Middle East. Analysts note that a successful negotiation could reshape regional security dynamics and potentially ease economic pressures on Iran, while also influencing U.S. relations with European allies who remain committed to the original JCPOA. The administration has indicated that a final accord will be presented to Congress for review, signaling a tentative step toward de‑escalation after years of heightened tensions.