U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are progressing in an “orderly and constructive” manner while confirming that the United States will maintain its blockade until both sides finalize and sign an agreement.
In a post published on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday, Trump stressed that the restrictions would remain fully enforced throughout the negotiation process. He said both countries must proceed carefully to avoid mistakes and ensure a successful outcome.
Trump also described current relations between Washington and Tehran as increasingly “professional and productive.” However, he repeated his administration’s position that Iran must never develop or obtain a nuclear weapon under any future agreement.
Furthermore, Trump thanked Middle Eastern countries for their cooperation and support during the negotiations. He added that regional engagement could expand through broader participation in the Abraham Accords and suggested Iran could eventually join the framework.
At the same time, Trump sharply criticised the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement negotiated during the administration of former President Barack Obama. He called the deal one of the worst agreements ever made and accused the previous administration of creating a pathway for Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
In a separate Truth Social post later on Sunday, Trump said the current negotiations were “far better” and would produce a “good and proper” agreement. He also dismissed critics of the talks, insisting they did not understand the negotiation process and claiming his administration would not repeat past mistakes.
Meanwhile, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that several disagreements remain unresolved, including disputes over the release of Iran’s frozen assets.
