President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the U.S. would hold direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program, warning the Iranians of “great danger” if the talks failed to persuade them to abandon their nuclear weapons program. Trump stated that negotiations would begin on Saturday. He emphasized that Tehran must not obtain nuclear weapons. If the talks fail, Trump hinted at potential military action, stating that Iran would face consequences like never before. Iran’s mission at the United Nations did not immediately respond to Trump’s remarks.
Trump had recently sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader advocating for direct negotiations, but Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had rejected Trump’s offer, suggesting possible indirect negotiations. Trump has consistently urged Iran to abandon its nuclear program or face military actions. Netanyahu expressed support for Trump’s diplomatic efforts with Iran, emphasizing the common goal of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Ahead of these negotiations, Netanyahu visited the White House to discuss various topics, including tariffs imposed by Trump and the Israel-Hamas war.
In terms of economic relations, Netanyahu assured Trump that Israel would work to eliminate the trade deficit with the U.S. Israel recently removed tariffs on U.S. goods, but was impacted by tariffs imposed by Trump. The Manufacturers Association of Israel estimated significant financial losses and job cuts due to the tariffs. Despite these economic challenges, both leaders aimed to address various issues, including tensions with Iran and potential diplomatic agreements.
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