- Trump says the U.S. is "pretty close" with Israel on Iran and that "good talks" are ongoing with Tehran.
- Trump indicated there is a good chance of an Iran deal, stating, "if it doesn’t, we go back to doing what we were doing."
- He warned of strong military action if the negotiations with Iran fail.
- Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran are engaged in diplomatic talks to end the Middle East conflict, but warned that fighting could resume if no deal is reached.
- He mentioned that the reason Iran wants to meet is due to the U.S. pressure, saying, "We’ve been hitting them very hard."
President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. is engaged in "good talks" with Iran, aiming to resolve ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He warned that if these negotiations do not lead to a satisfactory outcome, the U.S. is prepared for strong military action.13
Trump stated, "We're talking with Iran right now," and expressed optimism about the discussions, noting, "There’s a good chance that something could happen." He also mentioned that the U.S. is "pretty close" with Israel regarding Iran, indicating a united front in the region.2
The president attributed Iran's willingness to negotiate to the pressure exerted by the U.S., saying, "The only reason they want to meet is because we’ve been hitting them very hard." He reiterated that if the talks fail, the U.S. would revert to its previous stance, stating, "If it doesn’t, we go back to doing what we were doing."5
The U.S. military's Central Command has been active in the region, having redirected commercial vessels to enforce compliance with its blockade on Iranian ports, further escalating the situation.
As the diplomatic efforts continue, the world watches closely to see if a resolution can be reached or if military action will become inevitable.
“Trump emphasized that the U.S. is 'pretty close' with Israel regarding Iran, indicating a united front. He also mentioned that the U.S. military has taken significant actions, redirecting 17 commercial vessels to enforce its blockade on Iranian ports.”
Haaretz
