Trump Reveals Direct Nuclear Negotiations with Iran in High-Stakes Talks
President Trump announces high-level direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program, warning of consequences if an agreement is not reached.
Last week, the United States imposed a 17 percent tariff on Israel, among other reciprocal tariffs on almost 90 other countries.
US to Hold Direct Talks With Iran on Saturday: Trump
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Curbing Iran's ability to build nuclear weapons has been a key foreign policy goal for the US and its allies for decades.
Trump says US in direct nuclear talks with Iran
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The talks were happening in an effort to avoid what he called “the obvious” – an apparent reference to US or Israeli military strikes against the regime’s nuclear facilities.
Trump says US ‘having direct talks’ with Iran over nuclear deal
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The U.S. does not have diplomatic relations with Iran.
'Going to be in great danger': Trump threatens Iran if talks don't go well
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In withdrawing the U.S. from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Trump declared he was making the world safer, but he also deepened his isolation on the world stage and revived doubts about American credibility.
Trump Says U.S. Will Have Direct Talks With Iran
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Direct talks between the US and Iran could represent a blow to Israel, which has long advocated for striking Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program | Politics
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The announced meeting is the first known time the U.S. will directly engage with Iran since the previous Trump administration, when it withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018.
Trump says US will deal 'directly' with Iran in high-level meeting on Saturday
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Trump Announces Direct Iran Talks, at Meeting With Netanyahu
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Summary
President Trump stated that the U.S. is engaging in direct, high-level talks with Iran about its nuclear program, marking the first engagement since the U.S. left the JCPOA in 2018. Scheduled for Saturday, Trump warned Iran of "great danger" if no agreement is achieved, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomacy over military action. Israeli PM Netanyahu supports U.S. goals to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. While Iranian officials indicate a willingness to negotiate, they have historically preferred indirect talks. The backdrop includes rising concerns about Iran's nuclear advancements and increasing regional militarization.
Perspectives
President Trump has initiated direct high-level talks with Iran, emphasizing that reaching a deal would be preferable to military action, highlighting an intent to resolve nuclear concerns diplomatically.
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