WASHINGTON D.C: 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.
US-Iran nuclear talks begin today in Muscat, aiming to bridge key differences
Meanwhile, negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place today in Muscat, Oman, as both sides seek to advance discussions on Iran’s nuclear program.
According to reports circulating in the Arab media, the US and Iran delegations have headed to Oman to attend the negotiations. The US delegation includes the Middle East’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the former President Trump’s son-in-law, among others.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed through its spokesperson Ismail Baqai, that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will arrive in Muscat to attend the talks. Iran intends to negotiate with complete authority in order to establish a fair agreement that both parties will find acceptable and that dignifies their rights on nuclear matters.
The US-Iran nuclear negotiations, which were originally planned to occur last Friday in Turkey now face a new schedule. The Iranian government requested that the Istanbul meeting be changed to Muscat. The Iranian government requested that its regional partners be excluded during the negotiations, while the two would discuss only nuclear-related issues. The status of these requests remains unknown, as there has been no official announcement regarding the acceptance of these requests.
