By Isabella Torregiani
4:18am PDT, Jun 11, 2025
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On Monday, June 9, President
Donald Trump revealed that the United States is still in the negotiation phase with Iran, describing the country's leaders as "tough" dealmakers.
It seems a major point of contingence is Iran wanting to enrich uranium — something the U.S. strongly opposes under any new nuclear agreement.
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While speaking to reporters at the White House, President Donald Trump gave an update on where things stand, suggesting that negotiations have hit a wall.
"They don't want to give up what they have to give up. You know what that is? They seek enrichment. We can't have enrichment. We want just the opposite. And so far, they're not there," he said, adding that Iran's leaders are "good negotiators."
"They're tough. Sometimes it can be too tough — that's the problem. So we're trying to make a deal that avoids destruction and death," he continued.
The president also noted that while diplomacy is the goal, he cautioned Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that peace is not guaranteed.
"I hope that's the way it works out, but it might not work out that way. We'll soon find out," he said.
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President Donald Trump has made it clear he's open to negotiating a new agreement to replace the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) — which Trump withdrew the U.S. from during his first term in 2018.
However, based on his latest comments, the chances of coming to an agreement aren't favorable.
"I hate to say that, because the alternative is a very, very dire one, but they're not there," he said. "They have given us their thoughts on the deal, and I said, you know, it's just not acceptable."
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Just last week, speculation grew that White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had offered Iran a proposal allowing uranium enrichment up to 3% for civilian purposes.
However, President Donald Trump quickly dispelled the rumors. Hours after reports emerged, he took to Truth Social to deny the claims, writing, "Under our potential Agreement — WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM!"
