Trump weighs Iran talks vs. military action before UN meeting

irishtimes.com

President Donald Trump remains undecided on Iran strategy, weighing negotiation against military action, ahead of UN meetings in New York this week where he may meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Tehran has set seven conditions for resuming talks, including ending hostilities, lifting the naval blockade, unfreezing assets, and withdrawing US forces, while warning of decisive war if unmet. Qatar has mediated proposals, but talks collapsed over Strait of Hormuz shipping disputes. Washington is tightening sanctions, shutting down Iranian airlines, while Gulf allies seek de-escalation. Saudi Arabia hopes Iran will curb Houthi advances near Bab al-Mandab, though Trump has rejected strikes on the rebels.


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