Trump does not want war with Iran; considering proposal for indirect nuclear talks.
According to Al Jazeera, Axios reported, citing some American officials, that the White House is seriously considering Iran’s offer for indirect nuclear talks.
Axios added, citing American officials, that no decision has been made on the Iranian talks yet and that internal negotiations are continuing.
The publication also emphasized, citing an American official, that: We are now considering the next steps to start dialogue and building trust with the Iranians after the exchange of messages.
The American official clarified that: Trump does not want war with Iran, but he needs deterrence in the negotiations and is ready to act if the negotiations fail.
Axios added, citing American officials, that if Trump decides to attack, American forces in the Middle East will be strengthened in parallel with the political process.
The publication also wrote, citing an American official, that: The Trump administration believes that direct talks with Tehran are more successful, but does not rule out Iran’s formula for these negotiations.