Trump ‘not thrilled’ with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
Trump ‘not thrilled’ with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
Following the conclusion of recent nuclear discussions in Geneva, President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran but indicated that a decision on military action had not yet been finalized. “I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. So I’m not thrilled,” he remarked during his initial remarks on the stalled negotiations. While Trump emphasized his preference for avoiding direct military intervention, he acknowledged that force might be necessary under certain circumstances.
International Reactions to Potential Conflict
Concerns over possible US strikes against Iran prompted several nations to issue travel advisories to their citizens in the region. The UK temporarily recalled embassy personnel from Tehran and updated its guidance to discourage non-essential travel to Israel. China, India, and Canada similarly advised their nationals to depart Iran promptly, citing the risk of hostilities. Germany warned against visiting Israel, while France reaffirmed its cautionary stance. Meanwhile, the US encouraged its citizens in Iran to leave immediately and allowed non-urgent staff at its Israeli embassy to depart while flights were still available.
Iran’s Commitment and Ongoing Negotiations
Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi, who mediated the talks, stated that Tehran had agreed not to stockpile enriched uranium, reducing the significance of the enrichment issue. “If you cannot stockpile material that is enriched, then there is no way you can actually create a bomb,” he explained to CBS News. Despite this, the chances of a peace deal remaining unclear, Albusaidi noted that further talks were planned soon after diplomatic consultations in their respective capitals. Technical discussions would follow in Vienna next week.
Strategic Moves and Diplomatic Stance
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed “good progress” had been made but highlighted lingering disagreements. He indicated more negotiations would occur within a week. Trump’s comments marked the first formal response from the US since the talks ended. The State Department also announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would visit Israel on Monday to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on regional priorities like Iran’s activities. Rubio further labeled Iran a “state sponsor of wrongful detention,” leveraging a new authority established in September to impose sanctions or other measures against nations detaining US citizens unjustly.
Embassy Advisories and Security Concerns
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee urged embassy staff to evacuate immediately, as reported by the New York Times. He advised that while panic was unnecessary, those wanting to leave should act swiftly. This came after the US had ordered non-essential personnel to depart its Beirut embassy following a security review. Vice President JD Vance, meanwhile, told the Washington Post that strikes were still under consideration but emphasized there was “no chance” of a prolonged war. “I think we all prefer the diplomatic option,” he said, adding that the outcome would depend on Iran’s actions and statements.