US President Donald Trump said that Iran is currently in discussions with the United States, adding that he is willing to listen but stressed that Tehran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Speaking at the annual correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, Trump stated, “They are talking to us right now; they’d love to make a deal. I don’t think they’re ready to. I don’t think it’s time yet, but I’m willing to listen, but they cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
Trump also claimed that repeated American strikes have significantly weakened Iranian military capabilities. He said, “Their navy is gone and their Air Forces is gone… 250 jets no longer and 159 boats at the bottom of the sea.” He reiterated that the core issue is preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, warning that “they would use it if they had it.”
The comments come amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. Trump’s remarks suggest a willingness to engage in diplomacy while maintaining a强硬 stance on nuclear ambitions.