US President Donald Trump has indicated that US negotiators may hold further discussions with Iran this week, signaling that the possibility of dialogue remains alive. Although Iran has demanded the lifting of the US naval blockade and sanctions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and advance nuclear negotiations, Trump formally rejected these conditions. Meanwhile, Qatari mediators have been facilitating subtle diplomacy, and indirect talks between the two sides appear poised to enter a new phase starting Monday. Kathmandu, 12 Ashoj.
Following Iran’s rejection of a proposed peace initiative, Trump expressed hope for additional talks with Iranian negotiators this week. In a telephone conversation on Sunday with ‘Axios,’ Trump suggested that prospects for negotiations still exist. Qatar and other regional mediators have been working to revive dialogue between the US and Iran, though significant disagreements remain on key issues.
Iran aims to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade, while the Trump administration demands Iranian concessions in the nuclear arena. According to regional sources, the next round of indirect talks could begin Monday. Trump told Axios, “I think there will be more talks with Iran this week. They want to make a deal, but it’s not the kind of deal I want.”
