Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he’s seeking a “real deal” to resolve the nuclear issue with Iran. He also hinted that he might dispatch senior US officials to meet with Iran’s leaders as the Israel-Iran air conflict entered its fifth consecutive day.
Why did Trump leave the G7 summit early?How are G7 leaders responding to the Iran crisis?How is the conflict between Iran and Israel constantly escalating?
He made the remarks as he was leaving Canada at midnight after attending the Group of Seven meeting on Monday. Trump said that Israel will continue to attack Iran without halting.
“You’re going to find out over the next two days. You’re going to find out. Nobody’s slowed up so far,”
The reporter cited Trump as expressing on Air Force One.
Trump stated, “I may, “about sending U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance to meet with Iranian officials.
Why did Trump leave the G7 summit early?
After French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the US had started a ceasefire proposal, Trump claimed that his departure had nothing to do with trying to work out an agreement between Israel and Iran.
Trump has repeatedly stated that the Israeli attack could come to a swift end if Iran agreed to the US’s demands for strict restrictions on its nuclear program. The US has indicated that Trump is still seeking a nuclear deal with Iran despite the ongoing military confrontation.
How are G7 leaders responding to the Iran crisis?
At the Group of Seven summit, world leaders called for a de-escalation of the escalating conflict between the two regional rivals, emphasizing that Iran’s nuclear ambitions are a source of instability and must be stopped while also affirming Israel’s right to defend itself.
How is the conflict between Iran and Israel constantly escalating?
Israel kicked off its air war with a surprise attack that has taken out almost the entire top tier of Iran’s military leaders and key nuclear scientists. It claims it now controls Iranian airspace and plans to ramp up the campaign over the next few days.
On the other hand, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that a more powerful new wave of missiles was recently launched toward Israel, the state news agency reported. A senior Iranian army commander said a new wave of drones would hit Israel.
Israel’s military also announced on Tuesday that it had killed Iran’s top wartime commander. Additionally, Israel reported that it had launched widespread attacks on Iranian military sites, including storage facilities for weapons and missile launchers.
According to sources, Iran has asked Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to pressure President Trump to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into an immediate ceasefire. In exchange, Iran would be more flexible in nuclear talks, sources from Iran and the region said.
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