Donald Trump has described the Iran-U.S. negotiation process as positive and has spoken about continuing efforts to reach an agreement. These remarks come as Tehran and Washington have disagreements over the sequence of commitments and the future of nuclear negotiations.
Increasing Concerns About Military Conflicts
Concerns about the possibility of a resumption of military conflicts after the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, 2026, are also on the rise. In a conversation with reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Trump expressed satisfaction with the negotiation process but voiced doubts about the level of trust in the Iranian side and did not rule out the possibility of new military action.
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Latest Status of Negotiations and Qatar's Role
According to reports, indirect contacts between Iran and the U.S. continue, but recent consultations in Qatar have not led to significant progress. Ismail Baqaei, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has stated that message exchanges through intermediaries are ongoing and that the negotiation topics are complex. Qatar has played a central role in this process, and a delegation of Iranian officials visited Doha in recent days.
One of the most important topics of the ongoing discussions is the status of the Strait of Hormuz and the restrictions imposed on shipping in the region. Iran has proposed that if specific conditions are accepted, the possibility of reopening this route could be facilitated in a shorter time frame. Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, explained in recent discussions that Tehran's proposed plan could be implemented within two days.
Disputes Over Lifting Sanctions
Disagreements over the sequence of actions by both sides are one of the main obstacles to reaching an agreement. Iran is demanding a reduction in economic pressures and the lifting of maritime restrictions before entering broader negotiation stages, while the Trump administration prefers to address the nuclear program from the early stages of discussions.
Given these circumstances, the success of the negotiations depends on the decisions of Tehran and Washington. While Trump emphasizes continuing diplomacy, Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, is calling for increased military pressure. This situation indicates that the approaches of different actors toward the future of diplomacy are not the same.
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