Trump says willing to deal with ‘whoever runs the show’ in Iran talks
Donald Trump said Saturday he is prepared to negotiate with “whoever runs the show” in Iran to reach an agreement with Tehran
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — Donald Trump said Saturday he is prepared to negotiate with “whoever runs the show” in Iran to reach an agreement with Tehran, claiming there is significant internal instability within the Iranian leadership.
Speaking to reporters before departing Florida on Air Force One, Trump alleged there is “tremendous infighting” in Iran and suggested the country’s leadership structure is unclear.
“They’re probably fighting for leadership… we don’t know who the leaders are,” he said, adding that the US had “knocked out two levels of leaders,” without providing further detail.
“We have all the cards. They have no military left, practically. They have no leaders left,” he claimed, adding he would engage with “whoever we have to” if negotiations resume.
Trump also said there was no need for prolonged diplomatic travel or delays. “When they want, they can call me,” he said.
Reiterating Washington’s position, he stressed: “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
The U.S. president said Iranian negotiators had recently submitted proposals, claiming an earlier version was rejected before a revised one was sent shortly after. “Within 10 minutes, we got a new paper that was much better,” he said.
On the possibility of continuing ceasefire-related efforts, Trump said he had not “even thought about it,” adding that Iran’s offers were “a lot but not enough.”
His remarks came after he confirmed the cancellation of a planned visit to Pakistan by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Earlier rounds of U.S.-Iran talks were held in Islamabad two weeks ago but failed to produce an agreement aimed at ending tensions that escalated earlier this year and spread across the Middle East.
A ceasefire brokered in early April had temporarily paused hostilities but remains fragile.
Trump also commented on relations with Pakistan, praising its leadership.
“Pakistan is terrific. I think the field marshal is fantastic,” he said, referring to Asim Munir, and called the prime minister “great.”
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