Trump did not rule out the possibility of resuming strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he expects negotiations with Iran to resume in the coming days. Earlier, he rejected Tehran's proposal to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. The parties remain in differing positions regarding the scope and terms of a potential agreement.
**Trump did not rule out the possibility of resuming strikes on Iran**
Donald Trump, in a telephone interview with the Axios news portal on Sunday, September 27, said he expects new negotiations with Iran next week.
"I am expecting new negotiations with Iran. They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal I want to make. Perhaps a year ago we would have agreed to such terms. They overestimated their strength," the US president said.
When asked whether he was considering the possibility of resuming strikes on Iran, Trump said he "always thinks about it."
**Mediator meetings could be held on September 28**
Two of Axios's sources in the region, who wished to remain anonymous, also confirmed that dialogue between the US and Iran is expected to resume.
According to their information, Qatari mediators, who participated in previous meetings between representatives of Washington and Tehran, could hold meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the US President's special envoy Steven Witkoff as early as September 28.
However, the publication pointed out that the two sides view the content of a potential agreement differently. Tehran wants to focus primarily on fully opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the naval blockade imposed by the US during the negotiations.
Washington, on the other hand, is demanding a more comprehensive agreement. The US believes that such an agreement must also include concessions regarding Iran's nuclear program.
A few days ago, Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran had proposed to Washington to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz within a week if certain conditions are met. The proposal also entails resuming negotiations on a long-term settlement of the conflict.
According to media reports, the conditions put forward by Iran include the cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, lifting the blockade of Iranian ports, unfreezing Tehran's frozen assets, and removing restrictions on the export of Iranian oil.