US believes it can sign a nuclear deal with Iran
(Baonghean.vn) - On May 27, US President Donald Trump announced that he could sign an agreement with Iran on its nuclear program, and believed that economic sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic would limit activities that Washington said were behind a series of attacks in the Middle East.
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| US President Donald Trump. Photo: AP |
Speaking at a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, President Trump stated: "I really believe Iran wants to make a deal, and I think they're very smart. I think this can happen. This is an opportunity to become a great country with the same leadership. We are not looking for regime change - I want to be very clear. We are not looking for nuclear weapons."
During his four-day visit to Japan, President Trump also welcomed Prime Minister Abe's help in dealing with Iran after NHK Radio reported that the Japanese leader was considering visiting Tehran in mid-June. Iran said that this visit could not be carried out in the near future. President Trump emphasized: "I know for a fact that Prime Minister (Abe) is very close to the Iranian leadership and we will see what happens."
For his part, Prime Minister Abe declared that Japan will do what it can on the Iran issue. Prime Minister Abe said: "Peace and stability in the Middle East is extremely important not only for Japan and the United States but also for the entire international community."
Tensions have risen between Iran and the US following an attack this month on oil tankers in the Gulf region. Washington has blamed Iran for the attack – a claim Tehran has denied.