Iran has faced suspicion for decades over its nuclear ambitions and whether it’s developing the capability to fire an atomic weapon.

President Trump’s desire to engage in negotiations is a turnabout from his first term, when he often derided former President Barack Obama for agreeing to a nuclear deal with Iran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed the prospect of negotiations with the United States, stating that past experience has shown such talks are neither "smart, wise, nor honorable.