The State Department said Thursday that nuclear talks between the United States and Iran have been “constructive,” and stressed that President Donald Trump remains committed to a diplomatic solution.
“The president has been clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott told reporters. “He wants diplomacy. He wants to see a diplomatic solution here.”
Pigott said he would not discuss private negotiations but repeated that the talks have been described as productive by those involved.
Asked about Trump’s recent comments in the Middle East suggesting a deal is near, Pigott said, “The talks have been constructive. We continue to engage in a way that supports our goal — preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”
