ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that deep negotiations between the United States and Iran are currently taking place in Islamabad. Speaking to the press, Trump emphasized that the situation is under close assessment as the talks progress, noting that the US is evaluating the next steps carefully.
Trump claimed that the United States has become victorious in the clash with Iran, stating that the US has triumphed over Iran in the war.
He also said that there has been severe damage to Iran’s military strength, and its air force, naval force, and radar stations have been destroyed.
President Trump also talked about the credibility of fake news. He said that its credibility level has declined by 13 percent. He also emphasized that the United States desires to maintain the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but clarified that America does not utilize this channel. Moreover, he noted that several nations have been either scared of or encountered difficulties with the current tension levels in the area.
On a larger scale, President Trump emphasized the ongoing endeavors to lessen the number of regional conflicts as well as the safety of the maritime routes. Furthermore, he issued an ultimatum to the Chinese government that if it continued to arm Iran, it would face dire repercussions.
UN welcomes US-Iran talks in Islamabad, urges constructive dialogue for long-term peace
Earlier, the UN has reiterated its total backing for the negotiations between the US and Iran that will be held in Islamabad. The negotiations will seek to settle the differences that exist between the two nations in a bid to solve the existing crisis.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the Islamabad talks, stressing the need for sincere dialogue. He asked both sides to negotiate in a cooperative way, pointing out that it was time for them to come together and work on a permanent solution to their problem. According to him, the coming negotiations represented an important diplomatic move, and he appealed to the US and Iran to seize the “golden chance” for talks.
“In this diplomatic breakthrough, both sides have a golden chance to sort out the differences amicably. They shouldn’t let the opportunity slip,” stated UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric.
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