Trump Says US Open to Talks With Iran on Nuclear Program

In September 2026, US President Donald Trump said Washington is open to engaging with Iran, and US officials signaled they want future negotiations to focus on Iran's nuclear program. Trump also said the US could "stay" in Iran and "keep oil," comparing it to a deal with Venezuela.

At the same time, the US opposed Iran's nuclear chief attending an IAEA meeting in Vienna, and Iran accused Washington of blocking him. The US energy secretary confirmed Washington's opposition, and reports said the US pressured Austria to withdraw the visa.