Trump says Iran talks may resume this week, but opposes enrichment compromise

The Washington Post reports that President Trump has indicated U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations may resume within days, with Vice President JD Vance leading U.S. efforts to secure at least a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment—significantly longer than Iran's counteroffer of up to five years. This follows initial talks in Pakistan that ended without agreement, and occurs amid a broader U.S. blockade of Iranian ports intended to pressure Tehran toward concessions. The Post piece, bylined by Karen DeYoung (an established national security correspondent), provides specific details about negotiating positions and key figures, though the article body details are not visible in the metadata provided. Corroboration from BBC, NBC News, and CNN confirms Trump's public statements about talks resuming 'over the next two days' and names Vance as the lead negotiator, lending credibility to the core facts. The independent coverage also establishes important context: these are preliminary talks following an initial failed round, and they occur within a compressed timeframe before a ceasefire expires next week—details that would affect the stakes and urgency of negotiations. Watch for whether talks actually reconvene this week, what specific compromises (if any) emerge on enrichment duration, and whether the blockade remains in place during negotiations, as these factors will signal Trump's leverage and willingness to negotiate.