Trump confident US and Iran can reach nuclear deal

President Donald Trump believes the United States and Iran have a good chance of reaching an agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated on Wednesday. “President Trump has been clear, if they shoot at us, we will shoot back. However, he feels that the US and Iran have a good opportunity to make a deal that will eliminate their (Iran’s) nuclear capabilities,” Kelly told Fox News. Earlier, on Thursday (18/6), the US and Iran remotely signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the cessation of military conflict that began on 28 February. The document also sets a schedule for the US to lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports and for Iran to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also committed not to acquire nuclear weapons, with the issue of its nuclear programme to be resolved through a separate agreement. The parties will hold further negotiations on the matter within 60 days. For Iran, the outcome must include the lifting of anti-Iran sanctions.