Trump Prefers Diplomatic Solution with Iran Amid US Military Buildup

During his State of the Union address, President Trump struck a belligerent tone towards Iran, accusing them of seeking to develop missiles that could reach the US mainland and restarting their nuclear program. Despite this, he expressed a preference for diplomatic solutions, stating that he will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. Trump’s comments come ahead of a third round of indirect talks between the US and Iran, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggesting that a deal to avert conflict is “within reach.”

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