JERUSALEM – Three high-ranking Israeli officials revealed Tuesday that President Donald Trump is actively pursuing diplomatic negotiations with Iran in hopes of bringing an end to Middle Eastern conflicts.
The officials, who requested anonymity, expressed skepticism that Iran would accept American conditions in any renewed diplomatic efforts. Previous negotiations collapsed on February 28 when the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran began.
Any American requirements would likely focus on restricting Iran’s nuclear capabilities and ballistic missile development programs.
On Monday, Trump posted on social media that the United States and Iran had engaged in “very good and productive” discussions regarding a “complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.”
Iranian officials contradicted Trump’s statement, denying that any diplomatic talks had occurred.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented Monday that Trump sees potential in “leveraging the mighty achievements obtained by the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) and the U.S. military, in order to realize the goals of the war in a deal — a deal that will preserve our vital interests.”
