Washington: United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has “agreed to just about everything” sought by his administration, even as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue and efforts to secure a lasting peace remain uncertain.
Speaking during an interview with CNBC’s Business Day, Trump expressed optimism about the ongoing diplomatic process but acknowledged that discussions were still underway.
“We’re negotiating, and we’ll see whether or not. I think they’ve agreed to just about everything we need,” Trump said.
His remarks came a day after the United States and Iran concluded another round of indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, with both sides reporting progress on certain issues but without announcing any breakthrough on broader disputes, including Iran’s nuclear programme.
Trump claims Iran has been militarily weakened
During the interview, Trump also claimed that Iran had suffered a major military setback following recent hostilities.
“They have some missiles left, we could wipe them out too,” he said, adding that Iran had been “totally defeated militarily.”
The US President further claimed that American forces had carried out multiple strikes against Iranian targets in response to alleged attacks.
“I hit them three times last week very hard, because they sent a drone into a ship, I hit them. Then they did something else, and I hit them. I hit them three nights in a row, the week before I hit them two nights in a row, very hard,” Trump said.
His comments have not been independently verified, and Iran has not publicly responded to these specific claims.
Doha talks focus on interim agreement
The latest remarks follow two days of indirect negotiations between American and Iranian representatives in the Qatari capital, Doha.
According to sources cited by Reuters, the discussions primarily focused on implementing issues covered under an interim agreement announced two weeks earlier.
Negotiators reportedly discussed maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes, as well as the unfreezing of Iranian financial assets.
The talks did not produce a final peace agreement but were described by Qatari officials as constructive.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the discussions showed “positive progress” on matters related to the memorandum that brought an end to the conflict in June and were building upon outcomes achieved during earlier talks held in Switzerland.
The ministry also announced that the next round of negotiations would take place after the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose burial is scheduled for July 9.
Nuclear programme remains unresolved
While speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme were progressing positively.
“The denuclearisation of Iran is moving along well,” he said.
“They’ve had very good meetings, and we’ll see.”
However, Reuters, citing sources familiar with the Doha negotiations, reported that the nuclear issue was not part of the latest round of technical discussions.
Instead, negotiators concentrated on practical aspects of the interim agreement reached following the cessation of hostilities.
US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme were expected to take place separately.
“Obviously, we’re worried about the nuclear issue, we’re going to start talking about that,” Vance told reporters.
Mediation continues
According to Qatari officials, the negotiations were conducted indirectly, with American and Iranian delegations meeting separately while Qatari and Pakistani mediators facilitated communication between the two sides.
Indirect diplomacy has remained the preferred format for discussions between Washington and Tehran, allowing both governments to negotiate through intermediaries without holding direct face-to-face meetings.
Officials have not disclosed a timeline for a comprehensive agreement, and several key issues—including Iran’s nuclear activities and broader regional security concerns—remain unresolved.
Uncertain road ahead
Although both sides have described recent discussions as constructive, no formal agreement has yet been announced.
Trump’s comments suggest confidence that negotiations are moving in Washington’s favour, while officials involved in the mediation process continue to emphasise that important issues still require further dialogue.
With another round of talks expected after July 9, diplomatic efforts remain ongoing as both countries seek to build on the interim arrangements reached in recent weeks and work towards a more durable understanding.