Trump Claims Iran and Israel Are Ready to Negotiate, Cites Trade Leverage as Key Tool

Former President Donald TRUMP asserted on Truth Social that Iran and Israel are prepared to engage in talks, drawing parallels to his previous diplomatic interventions between India and Pakistan. "TRADE with the United States brought reason, cohesion, and sanity," he declared, emphasizing his intent to use economic incentives to broker a deal.

Reuters reported that Trump blocked an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing the absence of American casualties as a red line. "Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No. Until they do, we’re not even talking about going after the political leadership," a senior U.S. official relayed. The MOVE signals a preference for negotiation over escalation.

Trump hinted at ongoing discussions but provided no specifics. "Many calls and meetings now taking place," he wrote, alluding to his self-proclaimed track record in defusing conflicts in Serbia, Kosovo, Egypt, and Ethiopia.