In a new interview, former President Donald Trump emphasized the necessity for Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal to prevent military action.
He conveyed this message during a conversation with Maria Bartiromo, stating that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
Trump outlined two possible approaches to address the situation: a military response or a diplomatic agreement. He expressed a preference for diplomacy, asserting that he does not wish to harm the Iranian people, whom he described as “great.”
Trump acknowledged the difficulties faced by the Iranian populace under their current regime, contrasting them with the leadership, which he characterized as “evil.”
He highlighted his belief that negotiating a deal could be more beneficial for Iran than military intervention, which he warned would have devastating consequences.
“There are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal. I would prefer to make a deal because I’m not looking to hurt Iran. They’re great people. I know so many Iranians from this country.” Trump said.
During the discussion, Trump mentioned that he had sent a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, urging him to engage in negotiations.
“No, not the leadership. They’re very evil people, but the people of Iran are great people, but they’ve had a tough regime and they’d meet and they’d be shot in the street. I mean, it was a tough deal. But I would rather negotiate a deal. I’m not sure everybody agrees with me, but we can make a deal that would be just as good as if you won militarily. But the time is happening now, the time is coming up. Something’s going to happen one way or another. I hope that Iran — and I’ve written them a letter, saying I hope you’re going to negotiate because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing for them.” Trump noted.
He stated that the timing for a resolution is critical, indicating that action must be taken soon to avoid escalation. Trump reiterated that while he hopes Iran will respond positively to his overture, the military option remains on the table if necessary.
This dialogue reflects Trump’s ongoing focus on foreign policy and national security, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
His comments underline the tension between seeking diplomatic solutions and the potential for conflict, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
As the geopolitical landscape evolves, Trump’s approach suggests a willingness to engage while also preparing for the possibility of military action if diplomacy fails.
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