Title: Trump Dismisses European Efforts in Iran Conflict, Hints at Swift Military Action
Europe lacks capacity to intervene in the Iran conflict, according to Trump.
In the midst of the wrangle between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump deems European states' peacemaking attempts in the Iranian nuclear standoff as redundant. "Iran don't hanker after Europe. They yearn for us. Europe can't lend a hand," Trump remarked in response to whether European talks with Tehran have been of assistance. The current situation involves direct communication between the US and Iran, and we'll soon find out what transpires. Reports suggest Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is in cahoots with Tehran.
Last week, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, accompanied by his French and UK counterparts and EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, sat down with Iranian chief diplomat Abbas Araghtchi in Geneva. Their aim was to rekindle the negotiation process, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear program. Wadephul stated later that it was a "decent outcome" as "the Iranian side seemed open to continuing discussions on all crucial matters."
Tehran Moves Skeptically
Trump frowned upon this initiative. Iran's plea for a ceasefire prior to negotiations doesn't resonate well with him, considering Israel's upper hand in this struggle. "It's tough to ask that of Israel," Trump asserted. He had previously mentioned that a decision about U.S. military intervention would be made within two weeks, but now he declares this timeline as the "maximum."
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Arghachtchi is suspicious about that very two-week deadline. In an interview with an American broadcaster, he wondered whether the U.S. is genuinely committed to finding a diplomatic solution or there's a master plan for an attack on Iran in the wings. "Perhaps they devised this strategy and needed negotiations to mask their intentions," he hypothesized. The Iranians struggle to trust the U.S., Araghchi added.
Trump was also quizzed about the US intelligence assessment claiming Iran is not currently building a nuclear bomb. "Well, if my intelligence is wrong, then it's wrong," Trump declared. If US intelligence coordinator, Tulsi Gabbard, proffered such a claim, she would be erroneous, Trump stressed. Gabbard made this statement in Congress in March. Iran vehemently maintains that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes.
Keywords:- Donald Trump- Iran conflict- Iran- Iranian nuclear program- Israel
- As the conversation around Iran's nuclear program continues, the economic and monetary union, a potential solution proposed by the European Union, seems to be disregarded by President Donald Trump, who believes Iran is more inclined towards the United States.
- The tension between Iran and Israel escalates, with Trump suggesting a military action could be imminent, a prospect that raises speculation about the genuine intentions of the US, especially considering Trump's remarks on a two-week timeline for decision-making and Tulsi Gabbard's earlier statement in Congress regarding Iran not currently building a nuclear bomb.
