US-Iran Nuclear Talks Show Optimism Amid Stalled Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, describing recent talks as "very good" and hinting at a possible breakthrough soon. The discussions, mediated in Rome and involving U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, focus on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, with the U.S. proposing eased sanctions if Iran agrees to abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions. However, Iran remains firm on its right to continue uranium enrichment, viewing it as a sovereign matter, and insists no deal is possible if uranium enrichment is halted entirely. Iranian officials emphasize progress in the talks but also prepare alternative plans should negotiations fail. The U.S. maintains that while sanctions relief is possible, it will not abandon demands that Iran stop uranium enrichment. These developments reflect a delicate balance in U.S. foreign policy, as the administration navigates nuclear non-proliferation concerns alongside tensions involving Russia and Ukraine.