Very friendly atmosphere': Trump spoke about U.S.-Iran negotiations

Very friendly atmosphere': Trump spoke about U.S.-Iran negotiations.

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President Donald Trump claimed that negotiations between the United States and Iran are occurring in a 'very friendly atmosphere'.
Trump stated that these talks became possible only after the U.S. adopted a firm stance, including military actions against Iran.
Iran is requesting the swift lifting of maritime port blockades imposed by the United States.
Trump reiterated that the United States will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
The statements were made during a campaign event in Michigan ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump said that if the U.S. had not acted decisively, there would have been no negotiations, and emphasized that Iran cannot be bribed — 'you must defeat them.' — vesti
Trump stated that the dialogue would not have resumed without strikes on Iranian territory. — kommerchant
The conflict intensified in late February 2026 after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian targets, prompting a retaliatory response from Tehran; temporary reconciliation followed, with a memorandum signed in June, but hostilities resumed in July. — m24
U.S. intelligence reported on 25 July that the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in developing nuclear weapons than his father. — vesti
Western media reported that Trump had nearly lost hope for diplomatic resolution and believed Iran only understands military force, describing the U.S. as being in a 'revenge mode' toward Tehran with no good alternatives except continuing strikes. — m24