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Trump advocates for negotiated settlement with Iran

Iran Press TV

Thursday, 12 June 2025 10:24 PM

US President Donald Trump has expressed a preference for a diplomatic resolution with Iran, emphasizing his desire to avoid military escalation.

On Thursday, Trump indicated he does not support Israel targeting Iran's nuclear facilities while negotiations for a nuclear deal remain viable.

"As long as there's a chance for an agreement, I don't want Israel striking, as it could jeopardize the talks," Trump said when asked if he had urged Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from military action.

"We're having productive discussions with Iran. Whether we reach an agreement, I can't say, but we'll know soon," Trump said.

Trump reiterated his opposition to Israeli strikes, warning that such actions could trigger a major conflict and derail negotiations.

He confirmed he had previously cautioned Netanyahu against moves that could disrupt the talks. "I told him I don't think it's appropriate right now," Trump clarified. "It's not a warning, just my view, given the progress in our discussions."

Trump stressed his goal of avoiding conflict with Iran and expressed optimism about reaching a "pretty good agreement."

However, he emphasized that Iran must compromise, particularly on US demands to halt uranium enrichment.

In a closed-door briefing last week, Trump's special envoy to West Asia, Steve Witkoff, informed Republican senators that Israel could consider military strikes if negotiations fail.

Witkoff also warned that Iran's potential retaliation could overwhelm Israel's defenses, causing significant damage.

A senior Iranian security official says the Islamic Republic is at its "highest level of military readiness" and warns that any act of aggression by the United States or Israel would be met with a swift and unexpected response that will surely surprise the enemies of the revolution.

Earlier this week, Leader of the Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei declared that uranium enrichment is a vital technology and an inalienable right of the Islamic Republic of Iran—one it will never relinquish.