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The Claim

Donald Trump claimed that there was progress toward nuclear talks with Iran.

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The Short Version

Multiple independent reports directly quote Trump describing Iran nuclear diplomacy as making “good progress” or “going well.” That supports the claim that he said progress was being made. The larger negotiations remained unstable and unresolved, but that does not change the fact that he publicly characterized them as advancing.

Caveats

  • This confirms Trump made the statement; it does not confirm the talks were actually succeeding or close to a final deal.
  • His positive comments were often accompanied by threats to walk away, rejection of proposals, and later escalation, which changes the broader diplomatic picture.
  • Some cited material in the source list is weak or irrelevant, but the core evidence from Reuters, The New York Times, ABC, and CBS is strong enough on its own.

The Receipts

  1. President Trump's Clear and Unchanging Objectives Drive Decisive Success Against Iranian Regime

    The White House

  2. Trump says Iran talks will continue after ‘positive signal’

    Reuters

  3. US and Iran hold fourth round of talks in Oman

    Reuters

  4. Remarks by the President on the Iran Nuclear Deal

    The White House Archives

  5. US says progress made in Iran nuclear talks as Trump rejects proposal

    Reuters

  6. Moscow may gain key role in Iran nuclear deal as US talks progress

    Reuters

  7. Trump Touts Progress on Iran Nuclear Deal

    Arms Control Association

  8. US Says Progress Made in Iran Nuclear Talks as Trump Rejects Proposal

    The New York Times

  9. President Donald Trump addresses nation after US strikes on Iran

    ABC News

  10. Trump Hails ‘Good Progress’ in Nuclear Talks With Iran, but Gaps Remain

    The New York Times

+ 10 more sources — see the full list on Lenz

Filed Under

Donald TrumpIslamic Republic of Iran

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