In the midst of diplomatic movements on the international stage in the past hours, aimed at pushing for technical talks between Iran and America in Switzerland following their postponement yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism over avoiding a return to war between the two nations.
Trump stated that the U.S. and Tehran could resolve all issues within 60 days of negotiations and that there would be no need to resume military operations. This timeline aligns with the memorandum of understanding signed between the two parties last Wednesday night.
In a speech delivered at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington on Friday night, Trump added: "We now have an agreement signed, and we have 60 days to reach common ground. If that does not happen, we will take actions they will not like, but I don't believe it will reach that point. I think everything will be fine."
Diplomatic Movement
The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding last Wednesday that stipulates the immediate cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, without involving the Israeli side in negotiations pertaining to the memorandum.
It also outlined 60-day technical talks aimed at resolving the Iranian nuclear file, which was supposed to commence yesterday but was postponed due to Israeli escalation in Lebanon.
However, several intermediaries, including Pakistan and Qatar, have initiated efforts to push once more for the Iranian-American talks to take place. Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, visited the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock yesterday and met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis.
Furthermore, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is expected to head to Tehran.
On the American front, it was reported that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is preparing to travel to Switzerland for talks with the Iranian side regarding a potential nuclear agreement.
A well-informed source revealed that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi plans to visit Switzerland today, as reported by Axios.
Other sources confirmed that International Atomic Energy Agency Director Rafael Grossi has been in Switzerland since Friday, with the intent of aiding and participating in the technical discussions between Iran and the U.S., according to the Wall Street Journal.