Speaking at a NATO summit in the Netherlands, Trump said, “We’re going to talk with them next week, with Iran. We may sign an agreement, I don’t know.” He claimed he wasn't eager to return to the table, arguing that U.S. strikes had already dismantled Iran’s nuclear program: “The way I look at it, they fought, the war is done.”

Iran has not confirmed the talks, but U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff noted that both direct and indirect channels of communication are open. Still, Iran remains defiant, vowing not to give up its nuclear ambitions. Further complicating negotiations, Iran’s parliament just voted to fast-track legislation that could sever ties with the UN’s atomic watchdog.

On the monetary front, Trump said he is considering “three or four” candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell when his term ends on May 15, 2026. While no names were confirmed, reports suggest Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, and Scott Bessent are among the frontrunners. Trump has frequently criticized Powell over interest rates and once floated the idea of firing him. Although he recently stated, “I’m not going to fire him,” speculation about a replacement remains. At a White House event, Hassett declined to say if he had discussed the role with Trump, simply noting, “The President will choose the person he likes, and it’s not going to be Jay Powell.”

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