Trump says Iran talks going very well, hopes to avoid bombing

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that US negotiators held “very good” discussions with an Iranian delegation, pointing to serious progress in efforts to limit Tehran’s nuclear activities and reduce the risk of military confrontation.

“Very importantly, we had some very good talks with Iran yesterday and today, and let's see what happens. But I think we could have some good news on the Iran front,” Trump said Sunday at Morristown airport in New Jersey, before returning to Washington.

The talks took place in Rome between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials. While Trump gave no specifics, he struck a notably optimistic tone. “We've had some real progress, serious progress,” he said. “I don’t know if I’ll be telling you anything good or bad over the next two days, but I have a feeling I might be telling you something good.”

When asked if another round of talks would follow soon, Trump responded, “Very soon. I can’t tell you what’s going to happen tomorrow. I can tell you the Iran talks have been going very well. I'd love that to happen because I'd love to see no bombs dropped and a lot of people dead.”