Trump Seeks Nuclear Talks with Iran, Warns of Military Action

President Donald Trump announced that he has sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging negotiations to prevent the development of nuclear weapons. In a Fox Business interview, Trump emphasized that if talks do not occur, military action could be considered, stating, "There are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal." He expressed a preference for negotiation, asserting that a deal could be more beneficial than military intervention. Trump's outreach comes in the context of his reinstated 'maximum pressure' sanctions policy following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, which Iran has since rolled back its commitments to. While Tehran has expressed willingness to revive the accord, progress has been stalled, and there has been no response from Iranian officials to Trump's letter. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran regarding nuclear capabilities.