Trump Calls for Iran Diplomacy Amid Bombardment/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ At the G7 summit, President Trump urged Iran to initiate diplomatic talks immediately to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict, asserting that Iran “is not winning this war.” Iran responded by urging the U.S. to press Israel to halt its attacks, framing a potential diplomatic breakthrough contingent on Washington’s influence.
Trump Urges Iran Talks Before Conflict Escalates: Quick Looks
- Trump says Iran “would like to talk” but must act fast
- Declares “Iran is not winning this war”
- Reaffirms U.S. support for Israel
- Refuses to detail what would prompt U.S. military involvement
- Iran’s foreign minister suggests U.S. could force Israeli ceasefire
- Tehran reaches out to Gulf nations to broker talks
- Netanyahu asserts Israel is on “path to victory”
- Iran fires missiles into several Israeli cities, striking civilian areas
- Civilian casualties reported on both sides
- Proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah kept out of immediate conflict
Trump Calls for Iran Diplomacy Amid Bombardment
Deep Look
Trump Signals Willingness for Diplomacy
Speaking on the sidelines at the G7, Trump stated Iran “would like to talk” to de-escalate the conflict. He emphasized urgency: “They should talk immediately before it’s too late.” He added that “Iran is not winning this war” and reaffirmed “We’ve always supported Israel… and Israel is doing very well right now.” When pressed on potential U.S. military involvement, he refused to elaborate.
Iran Urges U.S. Influence
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi posted on X that if Trump is “genuine about diplomacy” the next step is crucial. He asserted, “It takes one phone call from Washington to muzzle someone like Netanyahu,” suggesting U.S. leverage could halt Israeli strikes and reopen dialogue with Iran.
Tehran Seeks Gulf Mediation
Sources report Iran has enlisted Gulf intermediaries—Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman—to urge Trump to push Israel toward an immediate ceasefire. In return, Iran signals flexibility in upcoming nuclear negotiations.
Netanyahu: “Path to Victory”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told military personnel that Israel is advancing toward its two main aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear capability and missile program. “We are on the path to victory,” he said, calling on Tehran’s citizens to evacuate targeted areas.
Escalation Hits Civilian Targets
Iran launched missile strikes overnight on Tel Aviv, Haifa, and other Israeli cities, killing at least eight, injuring over 100, and damaging homes. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz accused Iran’s leaders of targeting civilians and promised Iran “will pay the price.”
First Major Penetration of Israeli Defenses
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed their latest missile volley bypassed Israel’s multilayered defenses—marking the first time in decades that Iran’s airstrikes significantly penetrated Israeli airspace.
Human Cost and Psychological Toll
In Tehran, images showed damaged infrastructure and terrified residents—some taking shelter under tables, others fleeing the city. Gholamreza Mohammadi, a Tehran civil servant, told Reuters his children are too scared to sleep. In Israel, residents like Tel Aviv chef Guydo Tetelbaum described the fear of uncertainty as “the scariest.”
Nuclear Negotiations on Hold
Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, planned for Oman Sunday, were canceled as military action intensified. An Iranian lawmaker suggested Tehran may consider withdrawal from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty—a move that would stall negotiations further.
Global Economic Ripples
Financial markets responded to the conflict: oil prices, spiking initially, eased on reopening hopes, while gold remained unpredictable. Iran’s currency, the rial, dropped at least 10% against the dollar since the Israeli strikes began.
Proxy Militias Kept in Check
Major Iran-backed factions like Hamas and Hezbollah have remained on standby, their capabilities diminished by earlier Israeli operations in Gaza, limiting wider regional escalation.
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