Trump Says Netanyahu Does Not Dictate to Him Amid Iran Talks
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
President Donald Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One as Prime Minister Netanyahu headed to the US, said Iran seeks talks due to its weakened state and insisted Netanyahu does not dictate his decisions.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Trump says Iran wants talks because it is in a weak position.
- He notes Iran suffered significant setbacks in the last 14 days.
- Iran requested a halt to hostilities and a meeting with the US.
- Trump says there is still time for talks to succeed.
- If talks fail, the US will resume previous actions against Iran.
- Trump states Netanyahu does not dictate his decisions.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to the United States for a meeting with President Donald Trump, the American president spoke candidly with reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump addressed the ongoing tensions with Iran, stating that Iran's willingness to engage in talks stems from its weakened position. He explained, "The only reason Iran wants to talk is because they are not doing well. We have time, and there is a good chance something will happen in the talks. If not, we will return to what we were doing before." Trump also claimed that Iran had suffered significant setbacks over the past two weeks and that they had politely requested a halt to hostilities and a meeting, saying, "They asked us very nicely, 'Please stop, let's meet.'" Regarding his relationship with Netanyahu, Trump emphasized his independence by saying, "He does not tell me what to do."
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