Trump Warns Iran to Negotiate Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

President Donald Trump has taken an active role in attempting to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran amid escalating conflict and fears of nuclear war. He warned Iran that it is not winning the war and urged immediate negotiations to prevent further devastation, emphasizing that Iran should have accepted an earlier deal to curb its nuclear program. Following a large-scale Israeli assault targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and top officials, Trump highlighted that parts of Iran’s nuclear program remain intact but signaled potential diplomatic openings if Iran agrees to talks soon. The White House plans to propose talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Abba Araghchi to de-escalate the crisis. Regional Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman have urged the US to push Israel to halt bombing, warning that without negotiations the conflict could spiral into all-out war, threatening global energy security. Despite rising violence, there are signs of diplomatic maneuvering, with Iran expressing willingness to resume nuclear negotiations provided the US refrains from further military strikes alongside Israel.