Trump responds to Iran’s move to suspend negotiations
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US President Donald Trump commented on reports that negotiations with Iran have been suspended and responded to whether Washington is considering resuming military strikes, according to CNN.
According to the US president, Tehran has not yet officially informed Washington that the negotiating process has been terminated.
"I think we’ve been talking too much, if you want to know the truth. I think going silent would be very good," Trump said.
At the same time, he made it clear that the current situation does not automatically mean a return to large-scale military operations against Iran.
"It doesn’t mean we’re going to go and start dropping bombs all over there," the US leader explained. "We’ll just go silent. We’ll keep the blockade. Blockade is a piece of steel."
Trump also stressed that he sees no need to rush into a new agreement and believes the United States has sufficient leverage over Tehran.
"I think I can wait as long as they want," he added.
In this way, the US president signaled his willingness to continue applying pressure on Iran without resorting to a new military escalation for the time being.
Later, on his Truth Social account, Trump commented on the progress of the talks with Iran.
"Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran," he wrote.
Trump did not provide any further details about the substance of the negotiations or any potential agreements.
US-Iran negotiations
As previously reported, Iran suspended negotiations with the United States amid an escalation of hostilities in Lebanon. Tehran stated that it would not return to the negotiating table until Israeli military operations in the region come to an end.
At the same time, Iranian authorities warned that they are prepared to increase pressure on their adversaries, including through the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other key maritime routes.
Nevertheless, according to Reuters, Tehran continues to promote the idea of an interim agreement with the United States that would ease sanctions pressure and help stabilize the economy without making concessions on key aspects of its nuclear program.
