- Donald Trump has once again warned that the US will return to strong military action if diplomatic efforts do not bring a rapid resolution to the crisis in the Middle East.
- Trump stated, “We are in very deep talks with Iran. If they don’t work out, we will go back to very strong military action,” indicating a limited timeframe for negotiations.
- The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, stated that there are currently no direct talks with the US to end the conflict, which began in late February.
President Donald Trump has reiterated the possibility of resuming 'strong military action' against Iran if diplomatic efforts do not yield quick results.1
“We are in very deep talks with Iran. If they don’t work out, we will go back to very strong military action,” Trump stated in an interview with Axios.23
He emphasized the urgency of the negotiations, saying, “Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all.”
However, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, countered, stating, “Mediators may convey messages from the American side to us regarding current developments in the region. But at present we are not engaged in any negotiations with the United States.”45
The conflict, which escalated in late February following a series of US-Israeli strikes, has significantly impacted the region and the global economy. As tensions rise, the effectiveness of diplomatic channels remains uncertain, with both sides appearing to hold firm on their positions.
“Trump emphasized a limited timeframe for negotiations, stating, 'Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all.' Meanwhile, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed there are currently no direct talks with the US to resolve the ongoing conflict that began in late February.”
The Guardian
