Trump Says U.S. Will Talk to Iran — But Questions the Need for a Nuclear Deal
Two days into a tense cease-fire between Israel and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump announced upcoming talks with Iran, but downplayed the urgency of securing a new agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.
“I don’t care if I have an agreement or not,” Trump said, indicating a shift in traditional diplomatic expectations.
Despite skepticism from U.S. intelligence assessments, Trump doubled down on his claims that the recent American strikes had delivered a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Strikes and Fallout: Diverging Claims
While a preliminary U.S. intelligence report cast doubt on the effectiveness of the weekend’s airstrikes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted that critical nuclear infrastructure—specifically a key conversion facility—had been destroyed. C.I.A. officials echoed that assertion, describing “severe damage” to Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran’s Response
In contrast, Iranian leaders portrayed the cease-fire and aftermath as a national victory. Residents of Tehran rallied in the streets, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Israel had "failed in achieving its sinister goals"—including the destruction of facilities, nuclear expertise, and public morale.
However, the political climate remains tense. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been seen publicly in nearly a week, raising questions and concerns across Iran.
What's Next?
With diplomatic talks expected "next week," global attention now shifts to whether these new negotiations will ease geopolitical tension—or further expose the fragility of Middle Eastern stability.
By ✍️ Yorlinda Ramìrez - MicuPost Team
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