U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that Iran is currently engaged in negotiations with the United States, while hinting at potential military action if diplomatic efforts falter. Speaking to a Fox News correspondent, Trump emphasized uncertainty about the outcome, saying, "The plan is that [Iran is] talking to us, and we'll see if we can do something. Otherwise, we'll see what happens."
Trump referenced past tensions over Iran's nuclear program, claiming, "The last time they negotiated, we had to take out their nuclear. It didn’t work… Then we took it out a different way." He did not elaborate on the specifics of these assertions.
The president also highlighted a significant U.S. naval deployment, noting, "We have a big fleet heading out there, bigger than we had—and still have, actually—in Venezuela." This remark underscores heightened regional tensions as Gulf allies reportedly remain uninformed about potential U.S. intervention plans. Trump defended the lack of transparency, stating, "We can’t tell them the plan. If I told them the plan, it would be almost as bad as telling you the plan—it could be worse, actually."
Analysts suggest these developments reflect the administration’s dual-track strategy of combining diplomatic overtures with military posturing. The situation remains fluid, with global markets closely monitoring for impacts on Middle East stability and energy security.
