ABU DHABI — U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has received an American offer on its rapidly expanding nuclear program, the first official confirmation from the United States after several rounds of talks between Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Trump says the talks have reached an expert level, but the main obstacle remains Iran’s uranium enrichment, with Tehran insisting on its right to do so and Washington demanding a complete halt.

“They have an offer. But the most important thing is they know they have to act quickly or there will be consequences,” Trump said aboard Air Force One, returning from a trip to the Persian Gulf.

Iran has so far denied receiving any written offer. Araqchi called the U.S. statements contradictory and accused the Trump administration of being chaotic or using deliberate pressure tactics.

The talks are taking place in Oman and Rome, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi mediating. Their goal is to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for partial lifting of sanctions.

The situation is escalating: Trump is threatening to strike Iranian facilities, Israel is also hinting at military intervention. Iran, in turn, warns that it may consider developing nuclear weapons if the pressure increases.