Daijiworld Media Network - Washington
Washington, May 25: The White House believes that approval of a potential agreement with Iran could take several days as it awaits clearance from Tehran’s leadership, even as negotiations appear to be moving forward, according to US media reports.
Citing a senior US official, Axios reported that while Washington remains optimistic about reaching a deal within days, officials also acknowledge that the agreement has not been finalised and could still collapse at any stage. The report added that uncertainty remains over whether the emerging understanding would translate into a broader and lasting peace framework addressing key US nuclear concerns.
Earlier on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said he had instructed his representatives not to rush negotiations with Iran, stating that “time is on our side.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said both sides should proceed carefully to ensure the agreement is properly finalised.
He also indicated that US restrictions targeting Iranian ports would remain in place until a formal agreement is reached, certified and signed.
Defending his administration’s approach to talks with Tehran, Trump criticised the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement negotiated under former President Barack Obama, calling it “one of the worst deals ever made.” He argued that the earlier pact created a pathway for Iran to develop nuclear weapons, while asserting that current negotiations are aimed at preventing such an outcome.
Trump added that the ongoing discussions with Iran represent a fundamentally different approach, claiming they would ensure stronger safeguards against nuclear proliferation.
The US President also said that a broader regional understanding involving Iran and several Middle Eastern countries is nearing completion. He said he had recently spoken with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain as part of wider diplomatic engagement in the region.
Despite the optimism expressed by US officials, the outcome of the negotiations remains uncertain, with key issues still unresolved and final approval pending from Iranian authorities.