Source: Fortune.com
Summary
President Donald Trump has warned that limited military strikes against Iran are possible, despite ongoing nuclear talks between the two countries. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a proposed deal could be ready in the next few days, but Trump emphasized that Iran “better negotiate a fair deal.” The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East, with the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group entering the Mediterranean Sea. Both countries have signaled that they are prepared for war if talks fail. The negotiations have been deadlocked for years, with the US seeking concessions from Iran on its nuclear program and missile activities.
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Trump’s comments on limited strikes come as the US and Iran engage in indirect negotiations, with a proposed deal potentially ready in the next few days. Araghchi stated that Iran is prepared for diplomacy and war, while Ali Vaez, an Iran expert, believes Iran’s leaders are not bluffing when they say they would retaliate. The US has not asked for zero enrichment of uranium as part of the talks, according to Araghchi. Trump has been clear that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons or the capacity to build them. The situation is a classic case of “diplomacy with a gun to the head.”
Author: Evan Null
