WASHINGTON: In a significant meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump has emphasized that a deal needs to be signed with Iran, or else things might take a serious turn.
Trump called this meeting, which had some representatives of Netanyahu in attendance, “a highly positive meeting.” During this meeting, President Trump made it clear that his discussions with Iran were continuing and would depend on their behaviour.
On the other hand, President Trump drew from past interactions and recalled the negotiations of the preceding deal with Iran, which he claimed ended in a “Midnight Hammer” bombing campaign, and expressed the hope that they would be more sensible in the current deal.
Trump also discussed regional security issues, including the situation in Gaza. He particularly spoke about the strong relationship between the USA and Israel. There were no decisions made during the meeting.
In a separate statement, Trump claimed that the U.S. border is “100 percent secure for the first time in history.” He reiterated his opposition to wind energy and restated his stance on energy policy.
In conclusion, the President reaffirmed that relations between the U.S. and Iran will indeed continue; however, the outcome will be dependent on Iran.
White House warns Iran: President Trump has options beyond diplomacy
Earlier, the White House threatened Iran that U.S. President Donald Trump has a range of options at his disposal, beyond diplomacy, in dealing with the ongoing crisis.
During a press briefing at the White House, Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt also said that when it comes to dealing with Iran, President Trump’s demands are resoundingly clear. Trump, she said, wants to see whether a deal can be reached with Iran, but warned that “he has a lot more at his disposal than just diplomatic roads.”
Leavitt continued to explain that, “President Trump is the commander-in-chief of the most powerful military in history, and he has all options at his disposal.”
The comments come on the eve of the start of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations scheduled for today in Muscat, Oman. Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed that they would negotiate with full authority and aim for an agreement that is not only “fair” but also “acceptable” and “respectable” for both sides.
