US President Donald Trump has confirmed that nuclear talks with Iran will begin next week. He made this announcement while praising what he called a swift and successful end to the recent Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump’s Statement from NATO Summit
Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump said US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, in support of Israel, had halted the war. He described the attacks as “obliteration,” claiming they forced Iran to stop its nuclear ambitions.
“We’re going to talk to them next week,” Trump said. “We may sign an agreement. To me, I don’t think it’s that necessary,” he added, signaling uncertainty about whether a formal deal is required.
Conflicting Assessments on Nuclear Damage
Trump dismissed an initial US intelligence report that said the strikes had delayed Iran’s nuclear programme by only months. Instead, he highlighted Israel’s claim that Iran’s capabilities had been set back by years. However, Trump made clear that future US action would prevent Iran from restarting the program. “Militarily, we won’t let that happen,” he warned.
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Fallout from the Conflict
The war between Israel and Iran, which erupted on June 13, ended after devastating strikes. Iran reported 627 deaths and nearly 5,000 injuries, while 28 people were killed in Israel. Israel claimed to have achieved its objectives, while Iran pointed to the breach of Israeli defences as a sign of strength.
International Concerns and IAEA’s View
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, stressed the need to resume inspections in Iran. He warned against short-term thinking, stating that Iran still retains its technological and industrial capacity to produce nuclear weapons.
Political Implications in Iran
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian hinted at possible domestic reforms, saying the war had created unity among citizens and officials. Meanwhile, Iran’s judiciary executed three men accused of collaborating with Mossad and arrested 700 others during the conflict.
Although the war has paused, Trump warned it could resume, depending on Iran’s actions. Still, he ruled out regime change, saying chaos would not benefit the region.
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