
Trump signals indirect role in Iran nuclear talks as Gulf tensions escalate
India Today
Asked about the prospects for a deal, US President Donald Trump said Iran sought tough negotiations but learnt the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when American forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites.
US President Donald Trump said he would be involved "indirectly" in talks between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear programme, striking a cautious but firm tone as he addressed reporters aboard Air Force One.
"I'll be involved in those talks, indirectly. And they'll be very important," Trump stated.
Tensions are soaring ahead of the talks, with the US deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East. The US military is preparing for the possibility of a sustained military campaign if the talks do not succeed, US officials have told news agency Reuters.
Asked about the prospects for a deal, Trump said Iran sought tough negotiations but learnt the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the US bombed Iranian nuclear sites.
Trump suggested Iranians were motivated this time to negotiate.
"I don't think they want the consequences of not making a deal," the US President said.

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