President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States intends to hold talks with Iran. He described the upcoming meeting as “almost the highest level,” taking place on Saturday. Iran’s foreign minister confirmed the discussions would occur but described them as “indirect high-level” talks, hosted by Oman. Abbas Araghchi stated that this represents both an opportunity and a test, emphasizing that the responsibility lies with the United States.

Trump cautioned ahead of the meeting that if the talks are not successful, “Iran is going to be in great danger,” insisting Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. These remarks were made as Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who views Iran as a threat to regional stability. Netanyahu also stressed the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The United States and Iran have a history of indirect negotiations under Joe Biden’s administration, but these talks yielded little progress. The last direct negotiations occurred during Barack Obama’s presidency, which led to the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran. Trump pulled the U.S. out of this deal in 2018, and since then, Iran has not adhered to its terms.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian preferred indirect communication regarding the nuclear program, calling for the U.S. to rectify its past actions to create a new basis for trust. Iran remains open to negotiations but under its terms.

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-says-us-plans-talks-with-iran/a-72169680?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf