President Trump has consistently expressed his intention to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program, prioritizing negotiation over military conflict despite Israeli calls for joint military action.
Speaking in Saudi Arabia recently, he stated, "I want to make a deal with Iran. If I succeed, it will contribute to making your region and the world safer."
His visit to the Gulf emphasized this approach. Since Iran's 2015 agreement to curb its nuclear activities after extended talks with six global powers, Gulf Arab nations have viewed Iran as a significant threat and sought to isolate it. However, those same nations are now engaging in cautious rapprochements with Iran, aiming to prevent further regional instability amid ongoing conflicts like the war in Gaza.
Throughout Trump's Gulf tour, Arab leaders consistently encouraged him to pursue a negotiated solution with Iran. Experts warn that both a nuclear-armed Iran and military strikes against it pose serious risks, potentially destabilizing the Middle East.
Securing a deal will challenge the more hardline faction within the Republican Party, which has traditionally demanded that Iran fully dismantle its nuclear program. Recently, over 200 Republican lawmakers urged the president to maintain a firm stance against Iran.
The United States and its allies remain concerned that an Iran armed with nuclear weapons could trigger a regional arms race, heightening tensions and increasing the possibility of dangerous miscalculations among rival states.
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