Trump and Netanyahu: Direct talks with Iran in the White House!

Trump and Netanyahu: Direct talks with Iran in the White House!

Weißes Haus, Washington, D.C., USA - President Donald Trump received the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House. During the meeting, which included both lunch and personal conversations, Trump announced the admission of direct discussions between the USA and Iran. These conversations are described as "almost at the highest level" and are to take place next Saturday. The participants have already confirmed that the negotiations are underway, with no official confirmation from the Iranian side. Massud Peseschkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, had previously rejected direct negotiations, but shows interest in an indirect dialogue.  world reacted.

Trump emphasized that Iran should not be in possession of nuclear weapons and warned of considerable dangers if negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program fail. In this context, a high -ranking member of the Israeli delegation expressed that the aim of the talks is aimed at a deal that resembles the Libya model in which Muammar Qaddafi was dismantled. However, the US Foreign Ministry has not indicated that Iran actually agrees to such a deal. NEURCE_2" York Sun reports that critics in Washington express concerns that Netanyahu could endanger the talks.

US (trade) politics and Iran

Netanyahu visited the White House on the occasion of an important meeting, and this was his second visit to Trump - the first took place in early February. After Trump's announcement of new US tariffs last month, he is the first head of government to receive Trump after the "liberation day". During the meeting, Trump and Netanyahu also talked about a new US customs package and the release of Hamas Geiseln in the Gaza Strip. Despite the promise of Israel to reduce all trade barriers for American goods, Trump confirmed that he is undecided via the recently introduced 17 percent customs fee on Israeli products and left open whether it was reduced.

The geopolitical situation between the USA and Iran remains tense, especially since the US exit from the nuclear agreement in 2018. Iran is ready for indirect discussions, but has so far rejected direct negotiations. According to reports, Iran has worked on his uranium enrichment programs and is able to enrich uranium to up to 60%, which far exceeds international requirements. Despite the warnings of the United States, the question remains whether a sustainable and peaceful dialogue is possible. AP news About the development of Iranian nuclear policy.