U
S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a swift agreement with Iran regarding the nuclear program. According to the White House chief, the United States and Tehran have moved closer to signing an important deal that could ease tensions and prevent further escalation of conflict in the Middle East. In an interview with journalists in the Oval Office, President Trump emphasized that Tehran does not intend to initiate military conflicts and is therefore willing to make compromises that could help halt the worsening situation, primarily in the nuclear security sphere. Based on Trump's statements, he believes that the negotiating parties are currently quite close to finalizing specific agreements. "I am confident that we are very close to reaching an agreement with Iran. They understand that escalating the situation is not in their best interest and want to find a compromise. I believe that in the near future, we can sign this deal, and that would be a great outcome for everyone," he stated. According to him, the main goal is to avoid military action and prevent conflicts across the entire Middle East, which would bring peace and security to the region. The background of this diplomatic dynamic indicates ongoing negotiations that have been underway for several weeks. Last month, media reports indicated that Iranian representatives expressed readiness to sign a new nuclear agreement with the U.S. in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions, which had caused significant damage to Iran's economy. This was an important step, given the prolonged and tense diplomacy that has continued since the termination of previous agreements related to the nuclear deal. Particularly notable are the negotiations that resumed on May 11 — a Sunday — when high-ranking officials from Iran and the United States again sat at the negotiating table to seek a solution regarding Tehran's nuclear program. The Iranian side’s latest condition was the creation of a joint nuclear facility in the region involving Arab countries, traditionally perceived as opponents of Tehran, as well as attracting American investments. This was a kind of compromise aimed at finding an alternative way to reduce tensions and avoid the need for the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program — a proposal that could serve as an exit strategy for both sides. Thus, current diplomatic efforts are built on the pursuit of a compromise solution that would help avoid a military scenario in the Middle East and promote cooperation with a broad spectrum of regional and global actors. Trump’s announcement of progress toward an agreement supports the hopes of numerous experts and international observers, who see this process as an important step toward de-escalating tensions in the region and creating conditions for a more stable and predictable future.