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President Trump expressed openness to a verified nuclear agreement with Iran on Wednesday through his Truth Social platform, while Iran signaled its willingness to address longstanding disputes with the United States, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke with Reuters.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions could be readily addressed, pointing to the country’s existing commitments.

“If the main concern is that Iran should not pursue nuclear weapons, this is achievable and not a complicated issue. Iran’s position is clear: it is a member of the Non Proliferation Treaty, and the Supreme Leader’s fatwa has already clarified our stance [against weapons of mass destruction],” Araqchi said.

“Maximum pressure is a failed experience and trying it again will lead to another failure.”

The “maximum pressure” strategy, implemented during Trump’s first term after withdrawing from the international nuclear agreement, led Iran to increase its uranium enrichment activities. By December, the UN nuclear watchdog reported that Iran had reached enrichment levels of 60%, approaching the 90% threshold considered weapons-grade.

Addressing Trump’s recent comments about Gaza, the Iranian official maintained that while Tehran opposes Palestinian displacement, nuclear negotiations should be treated separately. The official emphasized that Iran rejects any forced relocation of Palestinians but views this as distinct from nuclear discussions.

The Iranian representative also stressed that any potential agreement would require Washington to exercise control over Israel’s actions.

Responding to allegations about Iranian plots against U.S. officials, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson dismissed these claims as fabricated propaganda, stating that Iran seeks legal channels to address the killing of its officials, including Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani in a 2020 U.S. strike.

These statements followed Trump’s Tuesday declaration that Iran would face destruction if it attempted to harm him. Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program serves peaceful purposes only, despite ongoing U.S. efforts to halt Iranian oil exports through sanctions aimed at preventing nuclear weapons development.