WASHINGTON: The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has offered Iran direct negotiations.
According to foreign media, in a conversation with reporters, President Trump said it would be better to have direct talks with Iran because it is a faster process and gives you a better opportunity to understand the other party compared to negotiating through a mediator.
President Trump mentioned that Iran wanted to use intermediaries, but perhaps that is no longer the case.
He suggested that Iran may be willing to engage in direct talks.
Previously, Iran had rejected the possibility of direct negotiations but had indicated its readiness for indirect talks.
Iran and the United States Agree to ‘Indirect’ Talks
According to Arab media, Iran and the United States have agreed to ‘indirect’ talks. The discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program are expected to take place in Oman, with talks likely to begin in the next three weeks.
Trump’s Letter to Iran for Nuclear Deal Negotiations
In early March, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he had sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to negotiate a nuclear deal. Trump stated that there are two ways to deal with Iran: one is military, and the other is to negotiate a deal. He expressed a desire to negotiate, stating, “I want to make a deal because I do not want to harm Iran; they are very good people.”
Iran Rejects Direct Negotiations with the U.S.
Iran has rejected the possibility of direct negotiations with the U.S. under the current circumstances but indicated the possibility of indirect talks.
Trump’s Warning to Iran
President Trump issued a warning to Iran, stating that if they do not agree to a nuclear deal, they will face serious consequences. In response to a letter regarding negotiations on the nuclear deal, Trump remarked that if Iran fails to reach a nuclear agreement, it would face significant repercussions. While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he mentioned that he recently sent a letter to Iran stating, “You need to decide—either we sit and talk, or it will be very bad.”
