Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday, April 13, 2026, that he does not care if Iran returns to negotiations over its nuclear program. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
"I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't..." Trump said, leaving the statement unfinished. The comments reflect a continuation of the hardline stance he maintained during his presidency, which included withdrawing the United States from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
As of April 2026, efforts to revive the nuclear agreement remain stalled. The current U.S. administration has pursued diplomatic channels, but no breakthrough has been publicly announced. Trump's remarks underscore the significant political divisions in U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran.
