European Leaders to Question Trump on Iran Strategy Amid Ongoing Conflict
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European leaders are seeking clarity from President Donald Trump regarding his strategy towards the conflict between Israel and Iran. They hope to persuade Trump to use his influence over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call a ceasefire. The situation has caused a delay in scheduled US talks with Iran about its civil nuclear programme.
Amidst persistent missile firing and escalating death tolls, European leaders are pressuring Donald Trump to clarify his strategy toward Iran, including his potential sway over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate a ceasefire.
Despite his previous claims to halt the Russia-Ukraine conflict in “24 hours”, Trump recently hinted at an imminent peace between Israel and Iran. A ceasefire could open up an opportunity for the postponed US-Iran talks regarding Iran’s civil nuclear programme.
On his way to the G7 summit, Trump voiced his hopes for a deal and suggested that sometimes conflicts need to be fought out.
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