Trump Prefers Iran Deal but Warns All Options Are Open
US President Donald Trump says he wants diplomacy over war with Iran, but warns that military action remains an option if negotiations fail.
Trump Prefers Iran Deal but Warns All Options Are Open
Washington/Las Vegas: US President Donald Trump said he would rather reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran than engage in another war, but stressed that the United States is prepared to take military action if necessary. Speaking at an event in Las Vegas, Trump said his administration remains committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed nation while keeping “all options on the table.”
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Trump claimed recent US military operations had dealt a significant blow to Iran but insisted that war is not America’s preferred course of action.
“We don’t want to kill people. I want a deal rather than a war,” Trump said, adding that negotiations with Iran are currently underway after Tehran allegedly signaled its willingness to hold talks instead of escalating the conflict.
According to Trump, the United States had been prepared for what he described as its biggest military strike since World War II, but Iran requested diplomatic discussions before any further escalation. He said the outcome of the ongoing negotiations would become clearer in the coming days.
Iran Must Never Obtain Nuclear Weapons
Reiterating Washington’s long-standing position, Trump said preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains America’s top national security priority.
“Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. Our position on this is absolutely clear,” he said, adding that the situation is expected to become clearer within the next 48 hours.
JD Vance Says Negotiations Remain Difficult
US Vice President JD Vance, speaking to Fox News, said negotiations remain challenging due to divisions within Iran’s political leadership.
According to Vance, some factions in Iran support ending the conflict through diplomacy, while hardline groups continue to favour confrontation, making any agreement more difficult to achieve.
Regional Tensions Continue to Rise
Amid rising regional tensions, Kuwait has revoked the licence of its only Iranian school, suspended new admissions and asked parents to shift students to other schools following security concerns.
Meanwhile, Iran is facing mounting economic pressure, with reports indicating a rise in thefts of essential food items such as bread, cheese and meat as inflation continues to impact ordinary citizens.
Iran and Oman are also reportedly holding discussions aimed at restoring normal shipping operations through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic maritime routes. Under the reported proposal, vessels entering the Persian Gulf would use routes controlled by Iran, while outgoing traffic would pass through Omani-controlled waters. However, any broader arrangement could depend on the easing of US restrictions on Iranian ports.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said both countries are close to finalising an agreement, though he warned that interference from third parties could disrupt the process. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi also stated that most issues had been resolved and clarified that the Hormuz discussions remain strictly bilateral between Iran and Oman.
Indian Cargo Vessel Sinks Near Yemen
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel, MSV Faiz Noor Oliya, sank after coming under attack near Yemen’s western coast. All 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals and one Yemeni citizen, were rescued safely. The incident has once again highlighted growing security concerns for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
