In addition to the nuclear deal statement, Trump stressed that Tehran has partly agreed to the terms under negotiations, according to Reuters.
We are in serious negotiations with Iran to reach a long-term peace, Trump said during his trip to the Gulf region, according to AFP. He also said: "We are close to reaching an agreement without having to take a step of violence. I don't want to choose that way."
However, a Iranian source familiar with the negotiations cited Reuters said there was still much space to narrow between the two sides.
The latest talks between US and Iranian representatives ended in Oman on May 11 and further negotiations are being planned. Iran has publicly affirmed its continued uranium enrichment program.
Meanwhile, the Iranian president responded to President Trump's comments on May 13, calling Tehran the "most destructive force" in the Middle East.
Mr. Trump thinks he can impose sanctions, threaten us and then talk about human rights. All regional instability is caused by them (US), Pezeshkian said, accusing Trump of seeking to create instability inside Iran.
However, according to an interview with NBC News, an Iranian official said the country was ready to reach a deal if the US lifted economic sanctions.
Iran's top leader's adviser Ali Shamkhani said Iran could commit not to produce nuclear weapons, abandon high-level uranium depots, only enrich uranium at low levels for civilian purposes and allow international inspectors to monitor. However, US officials have publicly asked Iran to completely stop enriching uranium - what Iran calls a "red line".
Iran also revealed that Tehran wants the elimination of high-level uranium enrichment to take place in stages, while the US does not agree with this option, and the two sides still disagree on the destination of that uranium.
