Donald Trump said he is “in no rush” to authorize military action against Iran
Washington, D.C: While stressing that negotiation is preferable, President Donald Trump said that he is “not in a rush” to approve military action against Iran, cautioning that Tehran must not get a nuclear weapon.
In response to rumors that he dissuaded an Israeli assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Trump said, “I wouldn’t say waved off,” when speaking with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday. Iran still has the opportunity “to live happily without death,” he said, adding that he is not in a hurry to accomplish it.
Trump’s comments hint at a possible change in tone as tensions with Iran increase. The president’s apparent receptivity to communication coincides with the resumption of U.S.-Iran diplomatic relations, despite the administration’s “maximum pressure” strategy.
On Saturday, a second round of negotiations is planned. The timing highlights both Israel’s more confrontational stance and rising worry about Iran’s nuclear destiny.
Trump explained that he hadn’t ruled out an Israeli assault on Iran but that he had favored negotiation in response to a New York Times article that said he opposed the idea. “I think that Iran has a chance to have a great country and to live happily without death, and I’d like to see that,” Trump said. It’s my first choice.
“I believe that Iran would suffer greatly if there were a second choice. Additionally, I believe Iran wants to communicate. I’m hoping they want to speak. If they do, it will be extremely beneficial to them; I don’t want to do anything that may cause harm to anybody.” I don’t really think so, but Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons,” he said.
Obama’s 2015 Deal
Former President Barack Obama mediated the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement (JCPOA), which Trump reaffirmed his long-standing opposition to. Criticizing its expiry terms, he branded it “a terrible deal” and said that “it would have expired, and that gave them a clear path to a nuclear weapon.” It was much too brief. You know, you don’t create short-term agreements when nations are involved. I put an end to it, and these are nations with long lifespans.
Conversations Resuming in Rome
In the meanwhile, Oman has formally confirmed that the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran will take place in Rome on Saturday, putting a stop to rumors about the venue. The Italian city was selected for logistical reasons and will host officials from both nations, an official from Oman’s foreign ministry told X. Last Saturday, the first round was held in Muscat. According to the White House, such conversations were “very positive and constructive.”
Donald Trump, president of the United States: “I wouldn’t say waved off. I believe Iran has a chance to create a great nation and to live a happy life free from death; therefore, I’m not in a haste to accomplish it. I believe that Iran would suffer greatly if there were a second choice. Additionally, I believe Iran wants to communicate. I’m hoping they want to speak.
“The aim of the talks will be to make further progress towards reaching a just, binding, and sustainable agreement,” the foreign ministry of Oman said on X.
“The United States hopes that military force won’t be necessary and they can secure a new deal/progress,” Seth Krummrich, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and vice president of Global Guardian, told Newsweek. Iran wants sanctions to be lifted and some leeway to rebuild its military and keep the country stable.
Whether or not negotiation with Iran is still feasible may be determined in part by the Rome talks. Trump’s measured remarks imply adaptability, but the strong stance of his administration makes compromise difficult.
