Trump Raises Prospect of Imminent Iran Strike as Pezeshkian Blames US for Failed Talks

Trump has raised the prospect of an imminent strike on Iran or a lasting agreement that would prevent the country from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The alternatives place military action and a negotiated settlement at the centre of his approach to Iran’s nuclear programme. His remarks leave open the possibility of a deal rather than an attack.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, meanwhile, blamed Washington for the failure of previous negotiations, holding the United States responsible for derailing efforts to reach an agreement.

Despite that criticism, Pezeshkian stressed the need for another attempt to secure a deal, signalling that he still sees a role for diplomacy.

The statements highlight the divide over responsibility for past diplomatic failures, even as both leaders leave the door open to a new agreement.