President Donald Trump announced today that officials from the United States and Iran are set to hold talks next week, following a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump said the brief pause in conflict offers a chance to discuss Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump praised the recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they were effective in damaging critical infrastructure. At the same time, he emphasized that now is the time for diplomacy. While he said Iran’s ability to build a nuclear weapon has been severely weakened, he also left the door open for a possible agreement.
Although Iran has not officially confirmed the meeting, U.S. officials and European diplomats are preparing for negotiations. Trump hinted at easing oil sanctions to support Iran’s rebuilding, showing flexibility in his approach.
This comes after a 12-day war between Iran and Israel ended with a ceasefire. Both sides have held fire since Tuesday, and Trump described the situation as “going very well.” He praised the pause but warned that talks—not threats—are the best path forward.
It is not yet clear who will represent the U.S. delegation or how talks will be structured. Still, the announcement signals a bold shift from military action to diplomacy—and shows Trump is keeping all options open next week.