Trump: Killing of Iranian Leaders Complicates Path to Washington-Tehran Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the loss of a significant number of officials within the Iranian leadership ranks poses a major impediment to reaching an agreement between Washington and Tehran. Trump indicated that transformations in the Iranian system's structure make it difficult to clearly identify the authorized party for negotiations. During a radio interview, Trump clarified that "part of the problem lies in the killing of many Iranian leaders. It is not easy to make a deal in such an atmosphere, as it is not precisely known who is actually running the country now." In a related context, the U.S. President affirmed that the United States continues to successfully achieve its objectives in its confrontation with Iran, emphasizing that Washington's paramount priority remains preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and that current American policies effectively achieve this goal. Nevertheless, recent American media reports have revealed a divergence in priorities within the U.S. administration regarding Iran. While Trump insists that the primary objective is to prevent Tehran from possessing nuclear weapons, his deputy, JD Vance, considers achieving a reduction in fuel prices a top priority, directly linked to restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring oil flow.