US To Hold Direct Talks With Iran On Nuclear Program, Trump Warns Of 'Great Danger'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the talks would be indirect, conducted through a third-party mediator.

Trump was speaking to reporters after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Source : PTI

US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will engage in talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program while issuing a stark warning that Iran would face "great danger" if negotiations fail to curb its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump confirmed that direct talks are scheduled to begin on Saturday. He emphasised his administration's stance that Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.

"We're dealing with them directly, and maybe a deal is going to be made," Trump said. "Doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious," he added, hinting at potential military action.

When asked whether he would consider military intervention if diplomacy fails, Trump replied, “Iran is going to be in great danger, and I hate to say it. If the talks aren’t successful, I think it’s going to be a very bad day for Iran.”

Iran Reacts To Trump's Warning

In contrast, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the talks would be indirect, conducted through a third-party mediator. Posting on social media platform X, which is banned in Iran, Araghchi said:

“Iran and the United States will meet in Oman on Saturday for indirect high-level talks. It is as much an opportunity as it is a test. The ball is in America’s court.”

The diverging statements underscore the ongoing tension and mistrust between the two nations as they approach a potentially pivotal moment in nuclear diplomacy.