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Trump gives Iran negotiation chance, warns of expanded strikes

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Trump stated he paused strikes against Iran to give diplomacy another chance.
  • He warned that military action could resume and expand if negotiations fail.
  • Talks, mediated by Oman, focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear deal discussions.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 27 that he had decided to temporarily halt military strikes against Iran, a move he described as an effort to provide an opportunity for diplomatic negotiations. However, Trump issued a stern warning: if these diplomatic channels prove unsuccessful, he is prepared to order a resumption of military operations, potentially on a larger scale.

We are in very deep negotiations with Iran, and if we don't make a deal, we will be going back to very strong military action.

— Donald TrumpTrump underscores the potential for renewed military action if diplomatic efforts fail.

The current negotiations between the United States and Iran, reportedly mediated by Oman, are centered on reaching a new agreement. Key points of discussion include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the revival of talks concerning the nuclear deal. Several countries, including Qatar, Pakistan, and Egypt, along with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, are involved in these diplomatic efforts.

Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "We are in very deep negotiations with Iran, and if we don't make a deal, we will be going back to very strong military action." He indicated that the diplomatic window would not remain open indefinitely, suggesting that the outcome would be either swift progress or a complete lack thereof.

This matter will either have a very quick result or no result at all.

— Donald TrumpTrump expresses the limited timeframe for the ongoing negotiations.

The president revealed that the decision to pause the strikes, initially planned for July 24, was influenced by requests from mediating countries and other nations in the Middle East. These parties expressed a desire for another chance at negotiation. Trump also suggested that Iran itself might be amenable to reaching an agreement. He agreed to the multi-national "request" because, in his view, accepting a ceasefire and initiating talks offered no significant gains or losses for him.

I agreed to the request of many countries... because I accepted the ceasefire and the start of negotiations, I gained nothing and lost nothing.

— Donald TrumpTrump explains his rationale for pausing military action to allow for diplomatic talks.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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