Trump: I'd love to avoid a conflict with Iran

Trump: I'd love to avoid a conflict with Iran

President Donald Trump has reiterated his desire to avoid a conflict with Iran, expressing his frustration with the current state of nuclear talks. In a recent podcast with the New York Post, Trump stated that he is less confident in reaching a deal with Iran over the country's nuclear facilities, as Iran seems to be delaying negotiations [1].

Trump's comments come amidst growing concerns about Iran's nuclear activities. In a separate interview with Fox News, Trump said that Iran has become "much more aggressive" in nuclear talks, pushing for enrichment and not accepting the U.S.'s proposals [2]. This stance is echoed by senior administration officials who suggest that Iran is dragging out negotiations without making concrete progress.

Meanwhile, the U.S. has ordered the departure of non-essential personnel from its embassy in Baghdad, citing heightened volatility in the region. Trump has warned Tehran that it must not develop a nuclear weapon, stating that such a development would be unacceptable [3].

The situation is further complicated by Israel's growing concern that it may have to act unilaterally to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Israel's military capabilities, including a stockpile of 90 nuclear warheads, and Iran's 610,000 active personnel, including 350,000 in the army and 190,000 in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), highlight the potential for a major conflict [3].

Despite Trump's desire to avoid conflict, his administration has been firm in its stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has testified before Congress, underscoring the need to update the U.S.'s nuclear triad to maintain a credible deterrent against foreign adversaries [2].

In conclusion, while President Trump has expressed his desire to avoid a conflict with Iran, his administration remains steadfast in its opposition to Iran's nuclear program. The situation remains tense, with both Israel and the U.S. expressing their concerns about Iran's nuclear activities.

References:
[1] https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-nasdaq-dip-as-trade-uncertainty-lingers-and-cpi-inflation-report-due/card/trump-says-he-s-less-confident-now-in-an-iran-deal-than-a-few-months-ago-NgmPeuFcisHxcUuTjoDm
[2] https://www.foxnews.com/politics/iran-becoming-much-more-aggressive-nuclear-talks-trump-tells-fox-news
[3] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-iran-attack-latest-news-trump-us-embassy-iraq-b2768585.html