US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to resume talks with Iran on Saturday, seeking a deal to curb the country’s nuclear program. This comes after years of hostility between the two nations, with Trump withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal last year.
The US negotiating team, led by Steve Witkoff, a real estate investor and friend of Trump, is expected to engage in tense negotiations with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi. The talks are seen as a high-stakes challenge for Witkoff, who has been tasked with getting a deal on top of ending the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
However, many analysts believe that Iran will not be easily swayed by US demands. Iran’s nuclear program has progressed significantly since Trump withdrew from the 2015 deal, and Tehran is wary of US intentions.
Despite this, some experts argue that a two-party agreement between the US and Iran might be more feasible than forging lasting peace in Gaza and Ukraine. With Trump’s promise of being a “peacemaker” seeming increasingly far-fetched, his administration’s efforts to secure a deal with Iran may be its most pressing challenge yet.
As negotiations get underway, it remains to be seen whether Witkoff’s direct line to Trump will help secure a breakthrough, or if the US will drive itself into conflict in the Middle East.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/with-his-promises-peace-unmet-gaza-ukraine-trump-may-find-iran-just-tough-2025-04-18