“It is quite possible that we will make a deal. We are dealing with people who very much want to make a deal, and now we are seeing whether we can arrive at terms that fully satisfy us,” Trump told reporters.

The nuclear issue and uranium exports

The main sensation of the briefing was Trump’s assertion that Tehran had agreed in principle to give up nuclear weapons. According to The Wall Street Journal, the president emphasized: “They agreed to that, among other things.”

According to sources, the basis of the future deal will be the large-scale removal of highly enriched uranium from Iran to the United States. Trump allowed that the final agreement could be signed even before his visit to China, scheduled for May 14–15.

Memorandum of understanding and lifting of sanctions

Axios revealed details of the document being prepared. It is expected that the United States and Iran will sign a short memorandum of understanding that will de facto formalize the end of the state of war. The main points of the draft include:

  • Iran’s complete suspension of uranium enrichment;

  • A phased lifting of U.S. economic sanctions;

  • The unfreezing of part of Iran’s frozen assets in foreign banks.

To work out the technical details of the agreement, the sides intend to hold an additional 30-day round of talks. Geneva or Islamabad are being considered as possible venues.

Suspension of Operation “Project Freedom”

To underscore the seriousness of its intentions, the White House moved to de-escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. On Wednesday, May 6, Donald Trump announced the suspension of Operation “Project Freedom.”

As a reminder, the operation was launched on the night of May 4 and aimed to escort merchant ships by force through the blocked strait. However, due to the “colossal progress” in the talks, U.S. military activity in the region will be temporarily frozen.

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During his conversation with the press over the past two hours, Trump also added that he is “not seeking regime change” and wants to see Iran as “a strong and wealthy country,” but without nuclear capability. Asked when exactly the negotiations would be concluded, the president replied: “Sooner than anyone could imagine.”

Experts note that if the deal is signed in the coming days, it will become the Trump administration’s biggest foreign policy victory ahead of his Asian tour.