Summary
President Trump stated that it would be ideal if the U.S. did not need to use military force against Iran. He mentioned that military force could be avoided if Iran stops developing nuclear weapons and ceases the killing of protesters. Iran's officials responded, expressing a willingness to negotiate a nuclear deal while denying plans to acquire nuclear weapons.
Key Facts
- President Trump says the U.S. prefers not to use military force against Iran.
- He outlined two conditions for avoiding military action: no nuclear weapons and stopping the killing of protesters.
- The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Gulf with powerful ships.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran is ready to respond to aggression.
- Iran is open to negotiating a fair nuclear deal but denies plans to acquire nuclear weapons.
- The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports thousands of protester deaths in Iran.
- The European Union has added Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to its terrorist list and imposed sanctions on certain entities and individuals.
