Omani Official Claims US-Iran Nuclear Deal is Achievable Amid Trump's Concerns
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Washington, Feb 28 (NationPress) Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, a key mediator, informed CBS News that the US-Iran nuclear negotiations have achieved significant progress and that a deal is within our reach. This statement came shortly after US President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of negotiations.
Albusaidi noted that Iran has committed to never possessing nuclear materials that could lead to bomb creation, deeming it a major milestone, according to reports from Xinhua news agency.
He elaborated that Iran's current reserves of enriched uranium would be reduced to the minimum possible level and transformed into fuel, making it irreversible.
In contrast, Trump stated on Friday that he is unhappy with the progress of the US-Iran nuclear talks but has yet to finalize any military actions against Iran.
"I'm not pleased with their unwillingness to meet our requirements. I'm not thrilled about it. We'll see what unfolds. Conversations will continue later," Trump told reporters before departing the White House for Texas.
He reiterated that a final decision regarding a potential attack on Iran has not been made, emphasizing that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
Trump expressed his desire to avoid deploying US forces, stating, "I'd prefer not to use them, but sometimes it's necessary."
Relations between the United States and Iran are escalating amid a significant US military presence in the Middle East and the stalled nuclear discussions.
Earlier on Friday, the US State Department authorized the exit of non-emergency US personnel and their families from Israel due to safety concerns.