Trump says 'very good progress' made in effort to block Iran's nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Washington has made "very good progress" in efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Speaking to reporters, Trump said a US delegation would travel to Doha for talks and described Tuesday's meeting as particularly important, reiterating that Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon. Trump also pointed to a continued sharp decline in oil prices, without elaborating on the cause. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country remains open to dialogue with the United States but stressed that any negotiations would not work against Iran's national interests. He added that Iran has become an influential force in regional and international equations. A source told Reuters that technical teams from the United States and Iran are expected to meet in Doha in the coming days to discuss implementation mechanisms for a memorandum of understanding between the two countries.