Washington, D.C( The COW News Digital )U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement during the NATO summit in The Hague, stating that a direct meeting with Iranian officials could take place as early as next week. The potential diplomatic breakthrough may even result in a formal agreement between the two longtime adversaries.
Speaking at a press conference, Trump said, “We’re going to meet Iran, maybe we’ll sign something. Who knows—if there’s a document, I won’t mind.” His remarks follow weeks of high-stakes tension, including a recent U.S. military operation that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, which the Pentagon has labeled a success.
According to U.S. officials, diplomatic channels with Iran have reopened since the ceasefire was announced. Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, noted that initial contacts with Iran have been “promising,” and there’s growing optimism for a long-term peace agreement that could reintegrate Iran into the global community.
While the White House has not disclosed the exact location or participants of the proposed meeting, senior U.S. official Alan Leavitt confirmed the core objective: to steer Iran toward a civilian nuclear energy program that excludes enrichment capabilities.
Citing sources close to the negotiations, American media reported that the proposed agreement may include a financial aid package worth $20 to $30 billion. This support would not come directly from the U.S. but from its Middle Eastern allies, aimed at helping Iran develop a peaceful nuclear energy infrastructure.
In addition to financial assistance, the plan may also involve easing economic sanctions and unfreezing nearly $6 billion of Iranian assets currently held abroad. Other proposals under discussion include reconstructing Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility for civilian use—an effort that U.S. partners may help finance.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking on the “Face the Nation” program, emphasized that Washington has extended every possible diplomatic effort. “Now the decision is in Iran’s hands. If they choose diplomacy, we are ready,” Rubio stated.
The potential agreement could mark a turning point in Iran-U.S. relations and reshape the security landscape of the Middle East. However, with hardliners on both sides and regional tensions still simmering, the path forward remains delicate and uncertain.
