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Trump Signals Openness to Iran Talks but Warns of Leading Military Action if No Deal Reached

As U.S. and Iran prepare for a third round of indirect nuclear negotiations, Trump expresses willingness to meet Iranian leaders while reiterating military threats if diplomacy fails.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC on January 15.
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Overview

  • President Trump stated he is open to meeting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or President Masoud Pezeshkian to advance nuclear deal talks.
  • The U.S. and Iranian delegations are set for a third round of indirect negotiations in Oman, focusing on technical aspects of a potential agreement.
  • Trump emphasized his preference for a diplomatic resolution but warned he would 'lead the pack' in a military strike if Iran's nuclear program is not curtailed.
  • Iran continues enriching uranium to 60%, far exceeding the 2015 JCPOA limit of 3.67%, raising global concerns over nuclear proliferation.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities, complicating the prospects for a deal.