On the 13th, U.S. President Trump told the media at the White House that the Iranian side called the U.S. that morning expressing a desire to reach an agreement, but he would not make any agreement that allows Iran to possess nuclear weapons.
He pointed out that the U.S. received a phone call that morning from the 'right person' in Iran, and that person expressed a desire to reach an agreement.
He stressed, 'Iran will never possess nuclear weapons', and if they don't agree, then there will be no agreement. There will never be an agreement.
He pointed out that another top U.S. priority is to reclaim the enriched uranium held by Iran, stating 'We will either get it back from them, or we will simply take it back.'
Trump confirmed that, starting at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the 13th, the United States has imposed a blockade on all ships entering and leaving Iranian ports, saying 'other countries will help' the U.S. blockade Iranian ports, though he did not specify which countries.
He also pointed out that the United States may take action against Cuba once Iran-related issues are resolved.
The Next Round of Talks May Be Held on the 16th
According to a reporter from The Atlantic Monthly on social media, the next round of direct talks between the United States and Iran may take place in Islamabad on the 16th.
The U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, concluded on the 12th with no agreement reached by either side.