U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is engaged in what he described as "very serious and in-depth talks" with Iran, while warning that Washington is prepared to launch powerful military operations if diplomatic efforts fail.
Speaking to Axios, Trump said he decided to suspend recent military strikes against Iran after receiving requests from countries acting as mediators, giving diplomacy an opportunity to succeed.
"We are in very deep talks with Iran. If those talks fail, we will resume very strong military operations," Trump said.
Limited Time for Diplomacy
When asked how long he was willing to allow negotiations to continue, Trump made it clear that the window for diplomacy would be short.
"Not much time. It will either be resolved quickly, or it won't be resolved at all," he said.
Trump also explained that agreeing to pause military action carried little risk for the United States.
"It didn't hurt us at all," he added.
Netanyahu Meeting to Focus on Iran
Trump confirmed that one of the main topics during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington will be Iran's nuclear program and regional security.
Referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, Trump said:
"I'll be talking with Bibi about the fact that if I weren't president, Iran would already have nuclear weapons, and Israel would have been destroyed."
The remarks underline Washington's continued support for Israel while maintaining pressure on Tehran over its nuclear ambitions.
Iran Rejects Trump's Claims
Iran quickly pushed back against Trump's comments.
A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that no negotiations are currently taking place between Tehran and Washington. The spokesperson also insisted that Iran would not allow the United States to dictate the timing of war or peace.
The conflicting statements from both governments highlight the uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts, with Washington claiming negotiations are underway while Tehran publicly denies that formal talks are taking place.
Uncertain Road Ahead
Trump's latest remarks suggest that the coming days could prove decisive. While diplomacy remains on the table, the U.S. president has made clear that military action remains an option if negotiations fail.
With tensions still high across the Middle East, international observers are closely watching whether the current diplomatic contacts can prevent another round of confrontation or whether the region will once again move toward military escalation.
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