Iran-US Conflict: US President Donald Trump has indicated he will resume talks with Iran. Trump stated that he does not want to risk human lives, so he has chosen the path of dialogue with Iran following appeals from allies. He stated that talks could begin as early as Monday afternoon.
Appeal from regional partner countries
Trump claimed that the US was fully prepared for a major military attack on Iran, which he said could have been the largest since World War II, but decided to hold off after appeals from Iran and regional allies.
Appeal to move towards agreement
He said Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Iran also appealed for de-escalation and progress toward a settlement. According to Trump, the allies believe a solution can be found through dialogue.
direction of eliminating weapons
The US president said that if an agreement is reached, it could include discussions on issues related to the Strait of Hormuz as well as Iran’s nuclear program. He described it as a step towards eliminating Iran’s nuclear weapons.
Estimating the severity of the attack
Trump said Iran has also expressed a willingness to negotiate, though he added that Iran’s statements often conflict. He said Iran was aware of the seriousness of a potential attack because it was monitoring US preparations.
Not in favor of military action
Trump called negotiations a priority, saying they could save lives and avoid unnecessary military action. He also noted that rebuilding a country after war takes years. He claimed that many countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, were not in favor of military action and wanted a negotiated solution.