WASHINGTON – Another MiddleEast crisis looms as Israel launched massive strikes on Iran, killing top generals and nuclear scientists, and now US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran, pushing for making a deal.
Trump, known for his anti-Iran rhetoric, told Iranian authorities to accept the nuclear agreement “before there is nothing left,” after recent military strikes. He mentioned offering Iran multiple chances to reach diplomatic deal but said Iranian leaders failed to act.
US President warned that future Israeli attacks could be even more brutal and that the ongoing conflict risks escalating further.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio however clarified that Washington was not behind Israeli strikes and stressed that protecting American forces in the region remains a top priority.
Concerns of wider conflict have grown after Iran announced it would accelerate its nuclear activities following a critical resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency, accusing Tehran of non-compliance.
Trump earlier acknowledged the possibility of an imminent Israeli strike and said he ordered the withdrawal of US personnel from the Middle East to safeguard American lives amid the threat of “massive conflict.”
Despite his tough stance, POTUS expressed preference for a diplomatic resolution, noting that ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran could be jeopardized by further military action.
A sixth round of talks is scheduled to take place in Oman soon, as the international community watches closely to see if diplomacy can prevail over escalating tensions in the region.
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