Trump Warns of Potential Israeli Strike on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the alarm over a possible Israeli military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, cautioning that such an escalation could trigger a 'massive conflict' in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters ahead of the sixth round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Trump emphasized the need for diplomacy and insisted that a peaceful agreement with Iran is within reach.
When asked whether Israel is preparing to launch a strike on Iran, Trump replied, 'I don't want to say it's close, but it does look like it could happen.' The U.S. president urged restraint, stating that any unilateral military action by Israel, a key U.S. ally, could jeopardize the progress made in ongoing nuclear talks.
'We're fairly close to a very good deal,' Trump said, while expressing concern that increased tensions could derail negotiations. 'I don't want them [Israel] to get involved because I think that would blow the whole thing up.'
Despite urging Israel to hold back, Trump made it clear that Iran must show greater flexibility at the negotiating table. 'Iran would have to negotiate much harder, which means they would have to give us something they're not willing to give us right now,' he said.
Trump reiterated his preference for diplomacy, saying, 'I want to make a deal with Iran, and we're close. I prefer the amicable path.'
The comments come amid a fragile geopolitical environment, where the stakes of military confrontation remain high. The outcome of the upcoming round of nuclear talks could significantly influence the regional balance and determine whether diplomacy prevails over potential conflict.
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