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Trump threatens Iran: military force in the event of nuclear program violations!
US President Trump threatens Iran with military force and emphasizes the need for direct talks about the nuclear program.
Trump threatens Iran: military force in the event of nuclear program violations!
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to use military force against Iran if it does not stop its nuclear program. "If it requires military action, we will use military. Israel, of course, will be the leader in that," Trump said. These strong words come at a time when tensions between the US and Iran have increased. However, the timing of a possible military deployment remains unclear as Trump did not want to comment specifically on it. He emphasized that the United States and Iran have already begun direct talks on Iran's nuclear program, which are scheduled to continue on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed the planned meeting, but spoke of “indirect talks” at a high level in Oman.
The talks are a direct result of the tense situation, particularly after the US withdrawal from the 2015 international nuclear deal during Trump's first term in office. This agreement provided for a limit on Iran's nuclear activities and in return offered an easing of sanctions. After the withdrawal, Iran violated the terms of the agreement and exceeded the permitted limits for uranium enrichment. Western states accuse Iran of secretly seeking nuclear weapons, which Tehran vehemently rejects and instead emphasizes that its nuclear program only serves civilian purposes.
Indirect conversations and threats
The meeting to continue talks took place in the context of a conversation between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Netanyahu has also stressed that Iran should under no circumstances have nuclear weapons. According to Araqchi, the upcoming meeting could represent both an opportunity and a test, noting that "the ball is in America's court." Iranian President Massoud Peseschkian had rejected direct negotiations, but was open to indirect dialogue.
Trump continued to say that a deal with Iran was the preferred solution and warned: "It will be a very bad day for Iran if there is no deal." The exchange of threats and the sharpness of tone between the two nations have increased significantly recently.
It remains to be seen whether the talks can lead to a new nuclear deal. The international community is following developments closely as security in the region and beyond could depend on the outcomes of these negotiations. Further information on this topic can be found at tagesschau.de and spiegel.de.