State Department Responds to PKK Disarmament and Iran Nuclear Talks

PKK Disarmament Announcement

• ❓ A reporter asked about the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) announcing an end to its armed struggle against Turkey and if the US played a role.
• 🗣️ Principal Deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated the US designates the PKK as a foreign terrorist organization and welcomed the announcement.
• 🕊️ The US hopes this move will lead to increased stability for the region.
• 🚫 Pigott declined to comment on private diplomatic conversations or potential decisions regarding the PKK's FTO status.

Iran Nuclear Program and Negotiations

• 💬 Regarding Iran, Pigott stated that negotiations continue to show progress, referencing the President's recent speech.
• nuclear weapon, but there are two options: a good option and a bad option.
• 🌍 The President's priority is to see the entire region be prosperous.
• 🗣️ No further details or schedules for the next round of talks with Iran were provided.