European intervention incapable in Iran conflict, according to Trump
Title: Trump's Stance on Europe's Role in Iran Conflict: Futile Efforts
In the hotly contested standoff between Israel and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump views European states' peace initiatives as unnecessary. "Iran doesn't want to chat with Europe. They want to talk to us. Europe can't assist, pal," Trump declared candidly when asked about recent dialogues between Europeans and Tehran. Rumors swirl about ongoing communications between the U.S. and Iran, with no further details revealed.
Reports suggest that Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is maintaining close contact with Tehran. However, Trump kept his cards close to his chest when asked if these discussions were beneficial. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, accompanied by his French, British, and EU counterparts, and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi in Geneva on Friday. Their focus was to revive a negotiating solution, with discussions centered on Iran's nuclear program. Afterward, the CDU politician Wadephul shared a positive outlook, stating that the Iranian side appears open to continued dialogue on all crucial matters.
Meanwhile, Araghtschi, Iran's foreign minister, cast doubt on the sincerity of the announced two-week deadline for diplomatic efforts. He suggested that the U.S. might be employing this deadline as a cover for a planned attack on Iran. "Perhaps they needed negotiations to disguise their real intentions," Araghtschi told US broadcaster NBC News. Trump was also questioned about the assessment of U.S. intelligence agencies that Iran is not currently developing a nuclear bomb. "If Tulsi Gabbard says that, then she's wrong," Trump retorted firmly. Gabbard made this statement in Congress back in March. Iran persistently asserts that its nuclear program serves only peaceful purposes.
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- In the current disagreement between Israel and Iran, presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard's assertion that Iran is not building a nuclear bomb has been refuted by Donald Trump.
- Despite the ongoing dialogues between the European Union and Iran, including discussions on Iran's nuclear program, Donald Trump maintains that Iran prefers direct talks with the U.S. rather than seeking support from European states.
