U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Iran intends to present an offer aimed at meeting American demands, as diplomatic discussions are expected to restart in Pakistan. In a phone interview with Reuters, Trump remarked, “They’re making an offer and we’ll have to see,” while acknowledging that the specifics of the proposal remain unknown to him.
Trump has consistently insisted that any agreement must require Iran to relinquish its enriched uranium and ensure unrestricted oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to depart on Saturday for Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, to engage in talks with an Iranian delegation.
On Thursday, Trump expressed concerns about Iran’s leadership, with U.S. officials indicating a belief that the leadership structure is fragmented. When questioned on Friday about the U.S. negotiating partners, Trump stated, “I don’t want to say that, but we’re dealing with the people that are in charge now,” declining to name specific individuals.
Reuters earlier reported that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was expected in Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for resuming peace negotiations with the United States. Trump has maintained that the U.S. military will enforce a blockade on Iranian ports until a deal is reached. When asked about conditions for lifting the blockade, Trump responded, “I’d have to be able to answer that question later. I have to see what they’re offering.”
