Trump: Iran Seeks Nuclear Deal to Avoid US Strikes Amid Escalating Tensions
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News18•31-01-2026, 07:49
Trump: Iran Seeks Nuclear Deal to Avoid US Strikes Amid Escalating Tensions
- •US President Donald Trump stated Iran is looking to negotiate a deal on its nuclear and missile program to prevent US military action.
- •Trump deployed a US "armada" towards Iran, renewing warnings against killing protesters and restarting its nuclear program.
- •Tensions escalated following a harsh crackdown on protests in Iran and previous US strikes on nuclear facilities.
- •Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that the country's missile and defense capabilities are not negotiable.
- •US officials insist any deal must include caps on long-range missiles, removal of enriched uranium, and a ban on independent enrichment.
Why It Matters: Trump believes Iran will negotiate a nuclear deal to avoid US military action, despite Iran's refusal to discuss missile capabilities.
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