President Trump States Iran Plans Offer to Meet U.S. Demands

U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a phone interview with Reuters that Iran plans to make an offer aimed at meeting U.S. demands. The administration seeks Iran's commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons and to relinquish its enriched uranium stockpile, among other conditions.

Trump did not provide details on the offer. Earlier this week, Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran until Tehran presents a unified peace proposal. The extension follows the administration's assessment of internal divisions in Iran between hard-liners and moderates, which have complicated a coherent response.

When asked about negotiation counterparts, Trump said the U.S. is dealing with those currently in charge.

to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, are set to depart for Pakistan on Saturday for mediated talks with Iran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the trip, noting that Iran requested in-person discussions.

Leavitt stated that the U.S. hopes for progress from the meeting. Iran's state media reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has no scheduled meeting with the U.S. in Islamabad, according to Reuters. Araghchi is in Pakistan as part of a trip that includes visits to Muscat and Moscow.

Leavitt mentioned some progress from Iran in recent days.

“The Iranians want to talk. They want to talk in person. And the president is ... always willing to give diplomacy a chance.”

but is on standby to travel if needed.

Vance participated in the first round of negotiations with Iran on April 11 and 12. Leavitt said the president, vice president, and secretary of state will await updates in the U.S. It is unclear if the negotiations will yield a breakthrough. The U.S. delegation plans to seek Iran's firm renunciation of nuclear ambitions. The talks are mediated by Pakistan.