President Trump: "Meeting with Iran This Weekend Not Yet Determined"

JH Kim

Summary

President Trump stated that holding a meeting with Iran is undecided, indicating continued uncertainty over Middle East regional risks.
While President Trump mentioned the possibility of negotiations, he also said that uncertainty regarding Iran's nuclear program continues.
He revealed that Iran has contacted the United States, suggesting that diplomatic expectations for an agreement still remain.

According to CNN on the 13th (local time), Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said in a phone interview with Reuters on this day, "The existence of Iran's nuclear program is uncertain after Israel's airstrike," and added, "I cannot be sure if the scheduled Sunday meeting between the United States and Iran will actually take place."

President Trump stated, "I knew everything, and I tried very hard to help Iran avoid humiliation and destruction. I sincerely hoped the negotiations would succeed," stressing, "It is not too late yet, and negotiations are still possible."

In another phone interview with NBC News, he said, "Iran could have another chance to make a nuclear deal," and asserted, "They have reached out to me from their side."