Washington:
As Iran is close to a step to finalize an nuclear deal with the United States, US President Donald Trump has warned Tehran against a campaign for nuclear weapons, saying that he would not be away from military functions at the nuclear facilities of the Middle Eastern country if it avoids its activities if it avoids its activities. The US leader also deliberately accused Iran of delaying the nuclear deal, and claimed that Tehran was “quite close” to develop an nuclear weapon.
“I think they are tapping with us,” Trump told reporters that American Special Envoy Steve Witcoff met with a senior Iranian officer in Oman on Saturday.
The US commander said, “Iran has to get rid of the concept of nuclear weapons. They may not have a nuclear weapon.”
Asked whether the US options for the response involve a military strike on Tehran’s nuclear facilities, said: “Of course it does.”
He said that Iranians need to move faster to avoid a rigorous response because “they are quite close” to develop an nuclear weapon.
Meanwhile, Iran has constantly denied that it is looking for nuclear weapons.
US-Iran Nuclear Deal
Both Iran and the United States said on Saturday that they held “positive” and “creative” talks in Oman. A second round for Saturday is scheduled in Rome. According to a Reuters report, the purpose of the discussion between Washington and Tehran is to find out what the potential deal will look like.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Russia this week to discuss nuclear talks with the United States. Russia, a close aide from Iran and party for the 2015 deal. China has also been engaged with Tehran in its nuclear program in recent weeks.
The US and Iran had an indirect conversation during the tenure of former President Joe Biden, but they made progress if they were very low. The final known direct dialogue between the two governments was under the then President Barack Obama, who left the 2015 international nuclear deal which was later left by Trump. After Trump’s return, Iran continued to follow the agreement for a year, but later began to return its compliance.
However, Trump made Iran into the headlines since returning to office in January. In March, he sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was called for a warning of nuclear dialogue and possible military action, if Tehran refused.
Western countries, including the United States, have long suspected Iran of chasing nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran has constantly denied, emphasizing its program for peaceful purposes.