President Donald Trump said Monday that Vice President JD Vance and senior advisers are traveling to participate in a second round of negotiations with Iran aimed at addressing the country’s nuclear program.

In remarks to the New York Post, Trump said the delegation is “heading over now,” referring to a team that also includes special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner. The group previously met with Iranian officials earlier this month as part of ongoing diplomatic discussions.

The president said the administration expects talks to proceed without disruption, describing the process as straightforward and focused on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He reiterated that the central objective of the negotiations is the elimination of Iran’s nuclear weapons capability.

Trump also signaled openness to direct engagement with Iranian officials if necessary, while emphasizing that current U.S. representatives are fully authorized to conduct negotiations on behalf of the administration.

The discussions come amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran, with intermittent ceasefire arrangements and security concerns in the region still in effect. Details of the timing and location of the talks have not been publicly released, though reporting indicates preparations have been underway for additional rounds of engagement.

Trump has maintained a consistent position on Iran’s nuclear program since returning to office, rejecting earlier agreements and pursuing a strategy that combines diplomacy with economic and security pressure. He has argued that previous nuclear arrangements were insufficient to prevent long-term risks.

When asked about potential consequences if a deal is not reached, the president declined to provide specifics, saying only that the outcome would be severe. He framed the negotiations as a critical moment for preventing further escalation and securing long-term regional stability.

The latest round of talks is expected to continue as U.S. officials weigh both diplomatic and strategic options in dealing with Iran’s nuclear ambitions.