Peloni: Trump threatens Iran to negotiate or face an Israeli attack.
Israfan | Jan 24, 2025
The former president underscores the importance of negotiations while maintaining a firm stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again placed Iran’s nuclear ambitions under scrutiny, expressing hope that a resolution can be achieved without the need for Israeli military intervention. Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office, Trump remarked on the possibility of diplomacy prevailing, but he acknowledged the potential for more drastic measures if Iran remains unwilling to negotiate.
“It would really be nice if that could be worked out without having to go that further step,” Trump said, referring to potential Israeli action. He added, “Iran hopefully will make a deal, and if they don’t make a deal, I guess that’s OK too.”
Trump’s statements come amid ongoing discussions about the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special Middle East envoy, is expected to play a key role in these negotiations. Witkoff, previously credited with mediating a ceasefire with Hamas, has been tasked with spearheading efforts to counter Iran’s nuclear aspirations.
The former president’s firm stance on Iran is not new. During his first term, he famously withdrew the United States from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and imposed stringent sanctions on Tehran. The JCPOA had promised Iran economic relief in exchange for reducing its nuclear activities, but Trump argued that the deal fell short of addressing Iran’s long-term ambitions.
As Trump begins his second term, he has reaffirmed his commitment to the “maximum pressure” campaign. This approach involves intensifying sanctions and targeting Iran’s primary revenue source: oil exports. The strategy aims to curtail Tehran’s ability to fund its nuclear program and regional activities.
While Trump remains optimistic about a diplomatic resolution, his remarks underline the gravity of the situation. If negotiations falter, the prospect of Israel taking unilateral action against Iran’s nuclear facilities could become a reality. Such a scenario would mark a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Israel has long emphasized its stance that it will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, considering it an existential threat. As the world watches closely, the coming weeks could prove critical in determining the path forward.
Shmujew – “I hope israels has the balls not to follow anything more from this witless witcoff guy”
You must be referring to Sleepy Joe Biden the Troll.
You need a madman to counter a regime of madmen committed to a death cult.
KEELIE-
Israel won’t….can’t take major unilateral action against Iran, in the manner you’re suggesting.
They need co-operation from the U S to do a permanent “job”.
They need the “tools” that only the U S has, which means…backing and freely given aid.
It will be less nice if Israel does not strike Iran.
I hope israels has the balls not to follow anything more from this witless witcoff guy
“If negotiations falter, the prospect of Israel taking unilateral action against Iran’s nuclear facilities could become a reality. Such a scenario would mark a significant escalation in regional tensions.”
Au contraire… Such a scenario would mark a significant de-escalation in regional tensions. Must have been a typo…