US President Donald Trump said the United States could declare what he described as a “total victory” over Iran within two weeks, while expressing confidence in ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Speaking during a tele-rally for South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump said Iranian officials were seeking a favourable agreement and were prepared to make significant concessions.
“We’re negotiating now, and they want to make a very good deal. They’re willing to give us everything, they’re willing to give us no nuclear weapon,” Trump said.
“I think we are winning that battle, but you’re really going to win it over the next two weeks when we declare total victory. It’ll be a total victory, it’ll happen very soon, and oil prices will come tumbling down,” he added.
Trump did not elaborate on what form such a “victory” would take or what specific benchmarks would need to be met before such a declaration.
Confidence in Nuclear Negotiations
The remarks come as the Trump administration continues discussions with Iran regarding its nuclear activities. The president has repeatedly expressed optimism about the prospects for reaching an agreement, while maintaining pressure on Tehran to curb its nuclear ambitions.
Trump also predicted that a successful outcome would lead to a sharp decline in global oil prices, though he did not provide details on how such a development would unfold.
Iran Described as Reluctant but Under Pressure
In a separate television interview, Trump was asked why Iran had not yet agreed to a deal despite his repeated assertions that Tehran was eager to reach an agreement.
“Because they’re strong. They’re proud. There are things they never thought they’d be doing that they’re going to have to do. They’ve got no choice. And it takes a little while,” he said.
The president’s comments suggest that negotiations remain ongoing and that major issues have yet to be resolved, despite the administration’s optimistic public messaging.
No Final Agreement Announced
While US officials have continued to signal progress in discussions with Tehran, no final agreement has been announced.
Trump’s latest remarks add to a series of statements indicating that Washington believes negotiations are moving in a positive direction. However, the precise status of the talks, the concessions under consideration and the timeline for any potential agreement remain unclear.
For now, both sides appear to be continuing diplomatic efforts as they seek to resolve long-standing disputes surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional security concerns.
