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US Demands Direct Talks with Iran on Nuclear Program, Warns of Consequences

PBS NewsHourApril 11, 20251 min12,452 views
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Direct Negotiations with Iran

  • 🇺🇸 The US is demanding direct face-to-face negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
  • 💡 The ultimate objective of these talks is to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
  • 🗣️ President Trump believes in diplomacy and direct talks to achieve this goal.

US Stance and Consequences

  • ⚠️ White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Iran has a choice: agree to President Trump's demand for direct talks or face severe consequences, with the phrase "all hell to pay" being used.
  • 🤝 The US national security team will be engaged in these discussions, emphasizing that all options are on the table.

Negotiations in Russia

  • 🇷🇺 Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, is reportedly in Russia for direct communications with Vladimir Putin.
  • 🕊️ These negotiations are aimed at achieving a ceasefire and an ultimate peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • 🎯 The President is frustrated with the conflict and is determined to see the fighting end, believing the US has leverage to negotiate a peace deal.
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