In a significant diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is nearing a nuclear agreement with Iran, suggesting that Tehran has “sort of” agreed to the deal’s terms.
Speaking before a group of business leaders in Qatar on Thursday, Trump emphasized that a peaceful resolution is within reach, while warning that failure to reach a deal would leave only a “brutal” alternative on the table.
“We’d like to solve the Iran problem in an intelligent way, as opposed to a brutal way,” Trump said. “There are only two options—intelligent and brutal.” He made it clear that the U.S. does not intend to “make nuclear dust in Iran,” reiterating his preference for a diplomatic solution over military action.
Trump revealed that his administration has engaged in four rounds of talks with Iranian officials, aimed at de-escalating tensions and avoiding a potential Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
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He cited comments from Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who indicated that Tehran would be willing to give up its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium if the U.S. lifts economic sanctions.
A key player in the talks, according to Trump, has been Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The president praised the Emir’s behind-the-scenes efforts, stating that Iran owes him gratitude.
“He doesn’t want us to do a vicious blow to Iran. He says, ‘You can make a deal.’ He’s really fighting [for diplomacy],” Trump said. “Iran should say a big thank you to the Emir.”
Qatar, which shares a vital offshore oil and gas field with Iran, has strong economic ties with the Islamic Republic. Trump acknowledged this link, even joking at one point that Iran “makes good drones.”
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The news of a potential agreement has already impacted global markets. Brent crude futures fell over 3%, dropping more than $2 to under $64 a barrel.
As the third-largest producer in OPEC, Iran pumps approximately 3 million barrels of oil per day—about 3% of global supply. Its oil exports, however, have been severely restricted due to U.S.-imposed sanctions since Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear accord.
While optimism surrounds the possibility of a new deal, uncertainty remains. As negotiations continue, the world watches closely to see whether diplomacy will prevail—or whether a more confrontational path lies ahead.
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