WANA (Jun 03) – U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying that negotiations between Tehran and Washington are progressing positively.

 

In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said he would welcome a meeting with Iran’s leader if circumstances allow.

 

“I’d like to meet him. I’d like to meet everyone,” Trump said when asked about the possibility of such a meeting. “Depending on how things go, we’ll probably see each other at some point.”

 

Trump also claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader is involved in the ongoing negotiations and suggested that key decisions regarding the talks are being approved at the highest level in Tehran. “It seems like we’re getting along very well,” he said.

 

The U.S. president further stated that he has never had the opportunity to meet Iran’s leader in person and went on to make remarks about his health.

 

Despite recent tensions between Tehran and Washington, including disputes in the region and actions taken by the United States against Iranian interests, Trump argued that relations are improving rapidly and predicted a positive outcome.

 

He also said there is currently no need for deploying U.S. ground forces in Iran. Commenting on the maritime blockade imposed on Iran, Trump said it could remain in place until September, although he considers that scenario unlikely.

 

Asked whether the blockade might still be in effect by Labor Day in the United States, Trump responded: “I think it’s possible, but I don’t think it’s likely. I believe we can handle it, and I think the situation will be resolved relatively quickly.”

 

Trump also claimed that gasoline prices are expected to fall in the near future despite ongoing regional tensions.

 

In another part of the interview, he discussed his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and voiced frustration over the continued conflict involving Israel and Lebanon.

 

“The ongoing conflict between Netanyahu and Lebanon concerns and bothers me,” Trump said.

 

The U.S. president concluded by repeating his long-standing claims regarding Iran’s nuclear program, asserting that Iran has agreed not to possess nuclear weapons. Iranian officials, however, have repeatedly stated that the country’s nuclear activities are exclusively for peaceful purposes and that Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons.