US President Donald Trump confirmed that nuclear talks with Iran will begin next week, signaling a critical shift from military escalation to diplomatic engagement. This development comes just days after Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran following a series of U.S.-led strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Speaking during a media briefing in The Hague, Trump said, “We’re going to talk to them next week. We want to make sure they can never rebuild.” He emphasized that the goal is to prevent Iran from re-establishing its nuclear weapons program, which the U.S. and Israel claim was nearly operational prior to the recent strikes.
Although U.S. intelligence reports suggest Iran’s capabilities have been delayed by several months rather than years, Trump insisted that “the nuclear program was obliterated.” His confidence was echoed by Israeli officials, who claim that the attacks rendered Iran’s nuclear infrastructure unusable for the foreseeable future.
Tehran has remained largely silent on the upcoming talks, but analysts believe Iran may be more open to dialogue after suffering significant losses in both military and scientific sectors. Reports indicate several top nuclear scientists were killed in Israeli strikes, a move Israel claims has set Iran’s nuclear ambitions back “by years.”
International observers, including the United Nations and the European Union, have welcomed the potential for renewed diplomacy. However, there remains skepticism about whether both sides can reach a lasting agreement given their history of mistrust and previous failed talks.
Trump issued a stern warning, saying the U.S. would respond with force if Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure. “If they go back to building, we will act again,” he stated.
The announcement of nuclear talks has led to cautious optimism globally. Markets responded positively to the news, with oil prices stabilizing after weeks of volatility. For now, the world watches as a fragile peace holds, and the next steps in this high-stakes negotiation unfold.
