US President Donald Trump on Wednesday shared details of the ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying “things are going very well” even as he insisted that any final agreement must be “perfect” and not a “crummy” deal.
Trump addressed multiple flashpoints in the stalled talks with Tehran during a lengthy cabinet meeting at Camp David, including the future of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s uranium stockpile, and Washington’s broader diplomatic strategy in West Asia.
The meeting came at a sensitive moment, with fighting paused since the April 8 ceasefire but negotiations still deadlocked over key demands.
Here are five major takeaways from Trump’s Camp David meeting:
1. Iran deal has ‘got to be perfect’
Trump made it clear that he remains unconvinced about signing an agreement unless it delivers sweeping strategic gains for the US and its allies.
2. Warning to Oman over Hormuz Strait control
Trump rejected the idea of Iran and Oman jointly controlling the Strait of Hormuz and issued a blunt warning to Oman.
3. Wary of Russia or China taking Iran’s uranium
Trump appeared to shut the door on a proposal that would allow either Russia or China to take custody of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile.
4. Midterms won’t change his Iran strategy
Trump dismissed suggestions that Iran could use upcoming US midterm elections to gain leverage in negotiations.
5. Rubio says deal has made ‘some progress’
US secretary of state Marco Rubio offered a more measured assessment of the negotiations, saying there had been “some progress” in discussions with Iran.
