No deal in sight as Trump rejects enrichment rights for Iran – Tehran Times

US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks and actions suggest a dwindling interest in diplomacy with Iran, despite five rounds of indirect nuclear talks, according to an analysis published by the Tehran Times.

The Tehran Times argued that Trump's “zero-sum demands” and fresh US sanctions show a preference for pressure over compromise.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump once again said that Iran cannot enrich uranium inside the country, adding, “There is not going to be enrichment [of uranium in Iran].”

“Donald Trump’s strategy regarding Iran’s nuclear program is characterized not by a sincere intent to achieve a fair and enduring agreement, but by maneuvers focused on enforcing unilateral conditions," read the article.