Trump Says Iran Denuclearization Talks Are Moving Forward As Tehran Faces Pressure Over Hormuz And Frozen Assets

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that efforts involving Iran are progressing, telling reporters near Washington that Iran’s denuclearization track is “going very well.”

Speaking at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said the United States had pushed Iran hard and that talks were now in a better place.

“Iran denuclearization is going very well. They had very good talks, and we’ll see what happens,” Trump said.

The latest indirect discussions took place in Doha, Qatar, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators. According to Iranian officials, the talks did not include direct meetings between the American and Iranian delegations.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the discussions focused on implementing an initial memorandum of understanding, including the creation of a reporting channel for alleged violations. He said the sides agreed to establish that channel by July 2.

Iran Pushes Its Demands

Iranian officials said Lebanon-related issues and the release of frozen assets were major topics in the Doha meetings. Tehran continues to push its own demands while facing pressure over its nuclear program and regional conduct.

Reports said the technical talks focused mainly on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and longer-term ceasefire arrangements. The nuclear issue was reportedly not addressed in detail during this round, with U.S. officials indicating that denuclearization will be handled in follow-up negotiations.

Strait Of Hormuz Remains A Major Flashpoint

Commercial oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly returned closer to pre-war levels, helping ease fears of a wider energy crisis. Bloomberg reported that more than 10 million barrels of oil per day are now moving through the strait under U.S. Central Command air and naval support.

Iran, however, continues to claim control rights over the waterway and has pushed the idea of charging vessels fees. The United States and Gulf nations oppose any unilateral Iranian move over an international shipping route.

The easing of immediate shipping concerns has helped drive global oil prices lower, with Brent crude falling to its lowest level in roughly four months.

Trump Keeps The Pressure On

Trump made clear that Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. His administration is continuing talks while keeping pressure on Tehran over its nuclear ambitions, its threats to international shipping, and its regional activity.

The talks may continue, but the central reality remains the same: Iran is under pressure because of its own conduct, and the United States is insisting that Tehran cannot be allowed to threaten the region, global energy routes, or the security of America’s allies.