Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enough

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enoughJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRobert GreenallReutersTrump was asked about Iran on his return flight from Beijing after meeting the Chinese presidentUS President Donald Trump has said he would accept a 20-year suspension by Iran of its nuclear programme, in what appears to be confirmation of a shift in position away from a demand for a total end to it.Trump said it had to be a "real 20 years". Previously he has called on Iran to permanently cease enriching uranium - a stage in making a weapon - and to be prevented from ever acquiring nuclear weapons.But he also said his patience with Iran was running out, with no sign of a breakthrough in talks.Israeli and US forces began massive air strikes on Iran on 28 February. A ceasefire in place since last month and meant to facilitate talks has been largely observed, despite occasional exchanges of fire.Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable' Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'Pakistan has been playing the role of mediator. However, both sides appear to be far apart, having rejected each other's most recent proposals to end the war. Iranian media said Tehran's proposal had included an immediate end to the war on all fronts - an apparent reference to Israeli attacks against its Shia ally Hezbollah in Lebanon - a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.Speaking to reporters on Air Force One after talks in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said the two sides had agreed Tehran could not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon and must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which it is currently blocking, prompting a rise in world oil prices.When a reporter suggested that a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear programme was not enough, he replied: "Twenty years is enough, but the level of guarantee f...