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U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran is preparing a proposal aimed at addressing Washington’s demands ahead of the expected resumption of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Speaking in a phone interview with Reuters on Friday, Trump noted that Tehran is "making an offer," adding that its details remain unclear for now.
Washington continues to push for strict conditions in any potential agreement, as Trump has repeatedly said Iran must give up its enriched uranium and ensure open oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
At the same time, he made clear that the U.S. military blockade targeting Iranian ports will stay in place until a deal is reached.
When asked what could prompt a shift, Trump avoided specifics, saying he would need to review Tehran’s proposal first, according to the report.
Two senior U.S. envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are set to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday to engage with Iranian representatives.
However, uncertainty surrounds the structure of those talks.
Trump declined to identify who exactly represents Iran, noting only that Washington is dealing with "the people that are in charge now," amid U.S. concerns that leadership in Tehran may be fragmented.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is already in Pakistan for consultations, according to earlier reports. But Iran’s state news agency IRNA said he would not meet the American delegation in Islamabad.
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