U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would probably meet Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at “some point,” noting that he has a role in the talks with Washington. 

During an interview with the New York Post's “Pod Force One,” Trump said Tehran has “already agreed” not to have nuclear weapons.

“They can change their mind. That was one of the things they had to agree to,” he stressed. 

He emphasized that the United States does not need boots on the ground because they “wiped out much of their military by just bombing.” 

Trump confirmed that the Supreme Leader is “involved” in the negotiations, adding, “They say he is giving approval.”

U.S.-Israeli Campaign Against Iran, Ceasefire, and Negotiations

The United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran on February 28 this year, executing precision airstrikes that targeted ballistic missile and nuclear infrastructure.

In the initial phase of the conflict, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack on his compound in Tehran, and his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was officially elected as the new Supreme Leader. 

Iran immediately launched massive missile and drone strikes targeting Israel, U.S. military bases, and U.S.-allied countries in the region.

The first two-week ceasefire went into effect on April 8 and was mediated by Pakistan. The brief pause was intended to give both nations time to negotiate an end to the conflict, address Iran's nuclear program, and discuss economic blockades. 

U.S. and Iran Trade Warnings Over Tentative Peace Terms 

However, in recent weeks, amid a fragile ceasefire, both sides have been trading public warnings and disputes over the terms of the tentative peace deal.

Trump outlined critical prerequisites: Iran must permanently renounce nuclear weapons development, and the Strait of Hormuz must immediately reopen to unrestricted shipping. 

While the U.S. Navy has neutralized numerous naval mines, Iran must dismantle or detonate all remaining explosives. The agreement also mandates the complete destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, with all financial asset releases suspended until further notice. 

Meanwhile, Iran's demands in the current peace talks are centered on ending the conflict, lifting the economic blockades, and receiving structural compensation.