President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran regarding their nuclear program, cautioning Iran that they would be in “great danger” if the talks fail to persuade them to abandon their nuclear weapons program. The talks are set to begin on Saturday, and Trump emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The president sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling for negotiations, although Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran had rejected the entreaty. Trump has consistently warned Iran to abandon its nuclear program, threatening military action if necessary. He withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran during his first term, citing concerns about American credibility. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the tariffs imposed on countries, the Iran-Hamas war, and Israel’s relations with Turkey and the International Criminal Court. Netanyahu also met with other U.S. officials to address the trade deficit and pledged to eliminate it quickly. The tariffs introduced by Trump have caused concerns in Israel, with estimates that they could cost the country billions in exports and lead to a significant loss of jobs. Overall, Trump’s announcement of direct talks with Iran and his engagement with Israel marks a shift in U.S. policy towards Iran and the Middle East region.
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