US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and Iran could hold talks next week, following a fragile ceasefire and recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking at the NATO Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague, Trump asserted that US strikes had “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear program, although Tehran has not confirmed any plans for dialogue.
“We may sign an agreement, I don’t know. To me, I don’t think it’s that necessary. The way I look at it, they fought, the war is done,” Trump remarked, downplaying the urgency of renewed negotiations.
While Trump expressed optimism, Iran has not acknowledged any upcoming talks. Iranian officials have instead questioned US credibility in the wake of the strikes and are reportedly fast-tracking legislation to halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
According to The Times of Israel, Iranian lawmakers have reacted strongly to the US assault, casting doubt on the prospect of any near-term diplomatic breakthrough.
Trump claimed the ceasefire was “going very well” and that Iran would no longer be capable of building a nuclear bomb.
“We destroyed the nuclear. It’s blown up, to Kingdom Come,” Trump said, further noting, “You can’t get into the tunnels. The whole thing is collapsed and a disaster.”
He also said he had directed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to draft a potential agreement for Iran to sign, though the scope of such an agreement remains unclear.
On June 13, Israel launched airstrikes targeting top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. On June 22, the US followed with strikes on key facilities including Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan—all major sites in Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported Trump’s claims, saying the Fordo facility, buried under a mountain, was “devastated and obliterated.”
Responding to a Washington Post report that claimed Israel pushed the US into launching strikes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the allegation.
“The Washington Post story suggesting that Israel pushed President Trump into his bold decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites is nonsense,” his office stated on X.
Netanyahu thanked Trump for his “decisive leadership” and emphasized that both nations acted on shared intelligence.
As of now, the nature and scope of any potential US-Iran talks remain uncertain, especially as Tehran continues to assert its nuclear ambitions, and distrust between the two nations deepens following the recent escalation.