Why it matters:
Iran was in the middle of indirect talks with the U.S. while Israel, with the U.S. green light, attacked Iran's nuclear scientists and facilities. Iran has already shown its commitment to diplomacy.
The big picture:
U.S. such behaviours has a long record . The U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA (also known as the Iran nuclear deal ) in 2018 to pressure the Iranian nation. But Iran stayed committed to the agreement and the NPT and had close cooperation with inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to assure the world that all nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes only.
What he's saying:
“I will tell you that in my view, I hope it’s over. I think Iran wants to meet. I think they want to make peace and I’m all for it. Now, if that’s not the case, we are ready, willing, and able,” Trump said, responding to a question on whether he believes the Israel-Iran war is over.
State of play:
Though Iran's pezeshkian expressed readiness to resume diplomacy, the next round of talks between Iran and the U.S. is still unclear.
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