WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Thursday said U.S. attempts to broker a nuclear deal with Iran are going well, ahead of technical talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Oman on Saturday.
“I think we’re doing very well on an agreement with Iran. … That one is well on its way – we could have a very, very good decision. And a lot of lives will be saved,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
ANALYSIS: With His Promises of Peace Unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump May Find Iran Just as Tough
(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland)
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By: Kayhan Life Staff
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KayhanLife · Flash Briefing 26.09.25
Sept. 26 - The Islamic Republic of Iran said it had acquired thousands of classified documents from Israel including content related to its military and nuclear sites, in a documentary aired on state television this...
Video courtesy of Tanner Colson
An Ibrik—also known as a Cezve—is a small metal pot with a long handle and a spout, traditionally used throughout the Middle East and Balkans. Its most iconic purpose? Crafting Turkish coffee: an age-old ritual...
