US President Donald Trump on Monday said there was a “very good chance” the United States could reach an agreement with Iran over its nuclear programme, after revealing he had postponed a planned military
strike to allow negotiations with Tehran to continue.
Speaking to reporters during an event on drug prices, Trump expressed optimism that diplomacy could still prevent further escalation.
“There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out,” Trump said. “If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I would be very happy.”
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed leaders from key Gulf countries had urged him to delay a military operation against Iran that was allegedly scheduled for the following day.
According to Trump, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appealed to him to hold off on the attack, arguing that “serious negotiations” were underway and expressing confidence that an agreement acceptable to the United States, Middle Eastern nations and other stakeholders could still be achieved.
Trump said he agreed to postpone the strike to give diplomacy more time but warned that the US remained prepared for military action if talks fail.
The comments come amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear activities and broader regional conflicts. Trump did not provide details on the proposed agreement or explain what conditions would determine whether military plans move forward.
The latest remarks also follow heightened concerns over instability in West Asia after clashes involving Iran, Israel and the United States, as well as fears over disruptions to global energy markets.
While signalling openness to negotiations, Trump made clear that military options remain on the table, underscoring the fragile state of diplomacy between the two countries.
Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear programme is intended for peaceful purposes, while the US and several Western allies have sought assurances that Tehran will not develop nuclear weapons.
