What Trump said: US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he will give diplomats more time to try to secure a deal, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Trump said he is “not happy” with how talks are progressing but stopped short of ordering military action immediately.

The latest round of indirect talks between US and Iranian delegates in Geneva, mediated by Badr al-Busaidi of Oman, ended without a breakthrough, with both sides agreeing to continue technical discussions next week. Iran insists it has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, while the US has demanded strict limits on its nuclear programme.

Where exactly talks stand: Despite Trump’s remarks, mediators expressed cautious optimism. The Omani foreign minister told US media that a deal could still be possible if negotiators are given enough space to close remaining gaps. Talks are expected to resume in Vienna next week. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, also met US officials to discuss oversight of Iran’s nuclear activities, amid ongoing concerns that inspectors have not had full access to key sites.

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