Trump Sees Low Iran War Risk If Talks Progress, Cites Target List
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump believes the risk of war with Iran is low if talks progress, but revealed the U.S. has identified dozens of potential targets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the U.S. to choose negotiation and warned of severe retaliation for any offensive. Diplomatic discussions, mediated by Qatar, are ongoing and focus on sanctions, blockades, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program.
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- President Trump stated the risk of war with Iran is low if diplomatic talks advance.
- The U.S. military has identified dozens of Iranian infrastructure targets, including 38 bridges, for potential strikes.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the U.S. to choose between negotiation and conflict.
- Trump claimed U.S. and Israeli strikes have significantly weakened Iran's missile and drone production.
- Diplomatic talks mediated by Qatar are ongoing, focusing on sanctions, blockades, and the nuclear program.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the risk of renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran is now low, provided that diplomatic discussions advance. In an interview with CNN on Sunday, Trump revealed that the U.S. military has identified dozens of Iranian infrastructure targets, including 38 bridges and power plants, that could be struck quickly if negotiations fail. He emphasized his preference to avoid such destruction, noting the lengthy rebuilding process for bridges.
Despite these warnings, Trump expressed optimism about reaching a compromise with Iran, believing Tehran is genuinely seeking a deal. He also reiterated that U.S. and Israeli strikes have significantly weakened Iran's military capabilities, estimating missile production at 10% and drone production at 15% of their previous levels, figures disputed by Iranian authorities.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by urging the White House to choose between negotiation and conflict, referencing the U.S. midterm election results. He reiterated Tehran's proposal, stating that "Respond to our demands, end the war on all fronts and you will see the results," and warned of a severe response to any new offensive.
Behind the scenes, diplomatic talks mediated by Qatar are ongoing. According to Reuters, Iran is reviewing proposals aimed at bridging the gap between the two nations. Key issues under discussion include the lifting of U.S. sanctions, the maritime blockade, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program, which remains a major sticking point. Trump insists on resolving the nuclear issue within a comprehensive agreement, while Tehran seeks prior guarantees and the satisfaction of its demands before engaging in substantive nuclear negotiations.
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