The United States President Donald Trump has said that efforts to reach a deal with Iran is progressing well, adding that negotiations will continue over the weekend.
Speaking at an event in Arizona, Trump reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and said the United States would ensure the removal of Iran’s nuclear materials. He also stated that under any agreement, there would be no exchange of funds with Tehran.
The US president further claimed that NATO had approached Washington seeking assistance, but said the alliance no longer required US support, adding that such help had never truly been necessary.
During his address, Trump also expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, describing them as “outstanding personalities” and thanking them for their cooperation.
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