Trump Urged Netanyahu Against Interfering in Iran Talks
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
President Donald Trump reportedly asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to interfere in ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations during a call Saturday. Netanyahu had urged immediate action against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, while Trump prefers to let diplomacy proceed. Trump also indicated readiness for military action if talks fail, stating the U.S. could resolve nuclear issues quickly. Meanwhile, Qatari mediators are working with Iran to facilitate direct talks with the U.S.
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- President Trump asked PM Netanyahu to avoid interfering in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- Netanyahu urged Trump to resume military action against Iran post-U.S. elections.
- Trump prefers diplomacy but is prepared for military intervention if talks fail.
- U.S. Vice President Vance sent a letter to Iran proposing dialogue resumption.
- Qatari mediators are facilitating talks between Iran and U.S. officials.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated an agreement depends on U.S. responses.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a "direct and incisive" conversation on Saturday amid ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, according to the American outlet Axios, citing sources close to the matter. During the call, Netanyahu reportedly advocated for an immediate resumption of hostilities against Iran following the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, expressing concern over the current diplomatic discussions. Trump, however, is said to prefer allowing the diplomatic channel to proceed for now and does not want Israeli interference. This stance could change if negotiations fail. Both the White House and the Prime Minister's office declined to comment on the conversation's content.
Axios reports that Trump is pursuing a dual strategy, similar to previous actions against Iran: seeking an agreement to restart negotiations while preparing for a potential large-scale military intervention after the election. This follows a letter sent last week by Vice President J.D. Vance to Mohsen Rezaei, a senior official on Iran's National Security Council, proposing a resumption of dialogue. This marks Washington's most direct overture to Tehran in months.
Trump stated on Saturday that negotiations were "moving along well" and he was "not particularly rushed." He expressed belief that the Iranians desired an agreement but questioned their reliability, noting, "They make a deal, then they break it." He also mentioned that the U.S. still needed to "deal with" one or two Iranian nuclear sites, including one allegedly built inside a mountain, adding, "We have a plan ready for that. We could take care of it in 10 minutes."
Meanwhile, Qatari mediators met with senior Iranian officials for a third consecutive day on Sunday, aiming to broker an agreement for direct talks between Washington and Tehran and prevent a conflict escalation. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that no agreement had been reached yet, with the outcome dependent on the U.S. response. "We are doing everything we can in this regard and hope that the other party will show enough common sense to favor the diplomatic path," he said.
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