TEL AVIV/DUBAI — As tensions surge between Israel and Iran in a widening air conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has made a bold diplomatic overture, expressing his desire for a “real deal” to address Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
🕊️ A Call for Talks Amid Warfare
Speaking aboard Air Force One during his midnight departure from Canada, where he had attended the Group of Seven (G7) summit, Trump told reporters he was considering sending senior U.S. officials to engage directly with Iranian leadership.
“We want a real deal. Not a symbolic one — a real resolution to this nuclear threat,” Trump reportedly said, according to CBS News journalist postings on X (formerly Twitter).
The comments came as the Israel-Iran air war entered its fifth consecutive day, prompting global concern over regional stability.
🇺🇸🕊️ Diplomatic Channel vs. Regional Heat
The potential for direct U.S.-Iran engagement would represent a significant shift in posture from prior administrations and suggests Trump is willing to reassert American diplomatic leverage. However, he tempered optimism with realism:
“You’re going to find out over the next two days,” Trump said of Israel’s military actions. “Nobody’s slowed up so far.”
These remarks underline skepticism about a ceasefire or de-escalation in the immediate term.
🔥 Israel-Iran Conflict: Background
Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated into a full-scale air engagement, with strikes targeting Iranian military installations and suspected nuclear facilities. The ongoing attacks have disrupted oil markets and provoked urgent calls for diplomacy from the UN, G7, and regional powers.
🌍 Global Stakes
With oil prices surging and diplomatic ties strained, Trump’s initiative could either:
- Open a pathway to renewed negotiations similar to the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), or
- Further polarize U.S. relations in the Middle East depending on Israeli response.
🧠 Expert Insight:
“Trump’s rhetoric mixes showmanship with strategic intent,” said one foreign policy analyst. “But without concrete backchannel talks, it’s unclear if Iran will engage sincerely.”
By ✍️ Yorlinda Ramìrez - MicuPost Team
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