Trump sees Iran at the negotiating table - chances of peace?

Trump sees Iran at the negotiating table - chances of peace?

Vienna, Österreich - On June 17, 2025, US President Donald Trump commented on the continuing conflict between Iran and Israel and pointed out the possibility of a negotiation solution. Trump was optimistic and believed that an agreement between the two countries could be signed. He described Iran's procedure as "stupid" if he did not sign such an agreement. In addition, Trump emphasized that Tehran was "practically already at the negotiating table" and was ready to complete a deal while at the same time announcing that after the G7 summit in Canada, measures would be taken to defuse the conflict.

While Trump, who was in the Canadian Rocky Mountains during the G7 summit, expressed his hopes of an agreement, but he warned that he would have to "pass something" if Iran's nuclear threat should continue to tackle without US help. Trump made it clear that he wanted a future without nuclear weapons in Iran, and saw progress in this direction.

military escalations and diplomatic efforts

The developments between Iran and Israel overshadowed the summit, which began on June 16, 2025. During the meeting, the attacks between Israel and Iran were urgently discussed. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for de -escalation and diplomacy, while he made it clear that Iran should not develop or own any nuclear weapons. He also underlined the right of Israel on self -defense.

In the days before the summit, Israel carried out a number of attacks on Iranian goals that affected the military, nuclear scientists and even urban goals. These air strikes should prevent the secret nuclear weapons development in Iran. In his part, Iran reacted with counterattacks.

global effects of the conflict

The discussions at the G7 summit around Iran were not limited to the Middle East. The impact on global energy markets and economic interests were also the focus. EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen spoke to Trump about the energetic consequences of the conflict, while the G7 heads of State and government were looking for a uniform position on the challenge of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Merz also called for pressure on Moscow and new sanctions.

The fronts in the Middle East are hardened than ever. Saudi Arabia, which traditionally supports the Palestinians, has nevertheless approached Israel in recent years, be it for strategic reasons or due to the geopolitical realities. This complexity is further reinforced by deputy conflicts such as in Yemen between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which result in humanitarian disasters.