{"id":2423363,"date":"2025-04-14T14:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T18:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-iran-talks-are-easy-but-taking-too-long-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T14:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T18:47:16","slug":"trump-says-iran-talks-are-easy-but-taking-too-long-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-iran-talks-are-easy-but-taking-too-long-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump says Iran talks are &#8216;easy&#8217; but taking too long &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-says-iran-talks-are-easy-but-taking-too-long-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2423363&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In a recent Oval Office press conference alongside El salvadoran President Nayib Bukele,president Donald Trump expressed frustration over the ongoing negotiations with iran,describing them as taking too long. He remarked that while the issue with Iran is &#8220;almost easy&#8221; to resolve, Iranian diplomats are struggling to engage effectively with the United States. Trump indicated his concerns about the timeline of the talks, suggesting that Iran might be deliberately extending the negotiation period. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is facilitating indirect discussions with Iranian officials, with the next meeting scheduled in Rome. The White House has characterized the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">recent talks<\/a> in Oman as &#8220;very positive and constructive,&#8221; aiming for Iran&#8217;s total denuclearization. Trump reiterated that military action against Tehran&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-natsec-adviser-casts-doubt-on-w-h-o-report-on-pandemic-origin-china-refuses-to-turn-over-data\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s NatSec Adviser Casts Doubt On W.H.O. Report On Pandemic Origin: China Refuses To Turn Over Data\">nuclear facilities<\/a> remains an option if diplomacy fails. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conveyed optimism about the negotiations, expressing hope for a solid foundation for future discussions. Meanwhile, Russia is seen as a notable player in these negotiations, likely aiding Iran as they engage with the U.S.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump says Iran talks are &lsquo;easy&rsquo; but taking too long as Russia advises Tehran<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2082398\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">President Donald Trump<\/a> is growing impatient with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Iranian diplomats<\/a> who &ldquo;don&rsquo;t know how&rdquo; to &ldquo;deal with [the United States].&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The president was asked about the status of discussions between his administration and the Iranian regime during an Oval Office press conference with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Nayib-Bukele\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3379323\/xi-jinping-tariff-war-no-winner-courts-vietnam\/\">Xi Jinping warns &#8216;tariff war&#8217; has &#8216;no winner&#8217; as he courts &#8216;socialist neighbors&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3379195\/south-africa-ambassador-mcebisi-jonas\/\">South Africa replaces expelled ambassador with former deputy finance minister<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3379124\/michael-rapaport-difficulty-getting-work-supporting-israel\/\">Sitcom and movie actor claims to have difficulty getting work after supporting Israel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got a problem with Iran, but I&rsquo;ll solve that problem &mdash; that&rsquo;s almost an easy one,&rdquo; Trump quipped.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-for-alleged-bomb-threats-in-pittsburgh\/\" title=\"Man arrested for alleged bomb threats in Pittsburgh\">photo released<\/a> by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, meets Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Bin Hamad Al Busaidi prior to negotiations with U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff in Muscat, Oman, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Iranian Foreign Ministry via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held &ldquo;indirect&rdquo; talks with Iranian counterparts in the Omani capital city of Muscat over the weekend, facilitated by mediators. The next meeting is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/04\/13\/iran-us-iran-nuclear-talks-rome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reportedly scheduled<\/a> for Saturday in Rome, Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Trump expressed some frustration with the timeline of the meetings, speculating that the Iranian side might be intentionally dragging out negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We had a meeting with them on Saturday. We have another meeting scheduled next Saturday. I said, &lsquo;That&rsquo;s a long time.&rsquo; You know, that&rsquo;s a long time,&rdquo; said Trump. &ldquo;So I think they might be tapping us along.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The White House called the talks in Muscat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3378745\/witkoff-peace-talks-iran-positive-constructive-white-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">&ldquo;very positive and constructive&rdquo;<\/a> and a &ldquo;step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. is seeking the total denuclearization of Iran and maintains that military action in cooperation with Israel is a viable route to its goal if diplomacy fails.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Iran could be a great country as long as it doesn&rsquo;t have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pm-netanyahu-israel-will-not-allow-iran-to-obtain-a-nuclear-weapon\/\" title=\"PM Netanyahu: Israel will not allow ... to obtain a nuclear we...on\">nuclear weapons<\/a>,&rdquo; Trump said Monday, affirming that strikes on Tehran&rsquo;s nuclear facilities were &ldquo;of course&rdquo; an option.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think we are very close to a basis for negotiations, and if we can conclude this basis next week, we&rsquo;ll have gone a long way and will be able to start real discussions based on that,&rdquo; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said following the talks in Oman.<\/p>\n<p>Araghchi&nbsp;will make a &ldquo;pre-planned&rdquo; visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/moscow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Moscow<\/a> to &ldquo;discuss the latest developments related to the Muscat talks,&rdquo; according to ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Omani security personnel watch a convoy believed to be carrying U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff in Muscat, Oman, Saturday, April 12, 2025. 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