Trump Responds to Iran’s Overture
President Donald Trump confirmed Iran’s outreach during remarks on Monday.
“Yeah, they’d like to talk, but they should have done that before,” Trump said.
“They have to make a deal. It’s painful for both parties, but I’s say Iran is not winning this war. And they should talk immediately before it’s too late.’ Trump said that while the U.S. is currently in a defensive role, offensive involvement remains on the table.
“It’s possible we could get involved,” he told ABC New’s Rachel Scott. “But we are not at this moment involved.”
Global Mediation Efforts
Though Iranian missile barrages caused little physical damage, largely due to Israel’s robust missile defense system. Many civilians endured sleepless nights in bomb shelters, according to The Times of Israel.
Meanwhile, Russia has positioned itself as a potential mediator in the conflict. President Vladimir Putin reportedly urged Trump to support a diplomatic path during a Sunday phone call focused on escalating tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine, as reported by CBS News.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains firm in his stance, saying that strikes will continue “for as long as it takes” to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat.
