Trump: «If Iran does not make an settlement, there will likely be penalties. I’ll take part not directly within the negotiations” | EUROtoday

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US President Donald Trump has stated he’ll not directly take part in talks with Iran on the nuclear file, scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva. “I will participate indirectly in those talks, which will be very important, and we will see what happens,” Trump advised reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump additionally warned Iran that “there will be consequences if they don’t do the deal.”

The second spherical of talks in Switzerland follows repeated army threats in opposition to Iran over its harsh repression of anti-government protests and the continuing dispute over its nuclear program.

Tehran’s Foreign Ministry stated on Monday that it believes the US place on the nuclear difficulty has shifted in direction of “a more realistic position”.

Iran says Tuesday’s assembly, mediated by Oman, will give attention to its nuclear program and the potential lifting of financial sanctions imposed by the United States. Washington has indicated that it additionally needs to debate different points, reminiscent of Iran’s missile arsenal.

Trump defines the talks as “very important”, and means that this time Tehran is motivated to barter.