U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday expressed cautious optimism that ongoing negotiations with Iran could bring long-term stability to the Middle East, a region central to global energy markets and geopolitical balance.

Speaking to reporters during a brief interaction in Miami, Trump said the United States and Iran have held “very, very strong talks” and are nearing a potential agreement. He indicated that discussions have covered most key issues and could soon move toward a formal deal.

“They want very much to make a deal. We’d like to make a deal, too,” Trump said, noting that both sides are working within a five-day window to evaluate progress and finalize terms.

However, Trump also issued a stark warning, suggesting that failure to reach an agreement could result in continued military action. “If it goes well, we’re going to end up settling this. Otherwise, we’ll just keep bombing,” he said, underlining the high stakes involved.

Reiterating Washington’s core objectives, Trump stressed that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and called for a complete halt to uranium enrichment. He added that a successful agreement would contribute to broader regional peace and benefit key U.S. allies, including Israel and Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Trump suggested that Iran had initiated the latest round of engagement, pointing to a previously planned U.S. strike on Iranian infrastructure that was ultimately called off. He also hinted that any deal could involve U.S. oversight or control of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles.

Reflecting on earlier phases of the conflict, Trump claimed that multiple Iranian leadership groups had been eliminated, though he acknowledged uncertainty about the outcome of the negotiations. “I’m guaranteeing nothing,” he said, emphasizing that while a deal is possible, it is not assured.

On the economic front, Trump predicted that a successful agreement would have an immediate impact on global oil markets. “The price of oil will drop like a rock as soon as a deal is done,” he said, highlighting the broader economic implications.

He also defended previous U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, arguing that they had significantly delayed Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

As negotiations continue, countries like India are closely monitoring developments, given their dependence on Gulf energy supplies and the presence of large expatriate communities in the region.