Trump: No options excluded if Iran talks fail within 60 days
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump stated that he is open to all options if talks with Iran do not yield progress within 60 days of a memorandum of understanding.
- He emphasized that the current agreement is a ceasefire extension, not a final deal, and that he holds the ultimate decision-making power.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
US President Donald Trump has set a 60-day timeframe for progress in talks with Iran, after which he reserves the right to take unspecified actions. The current understanding is described as a ceasefire extension, not a final agreement.
NEW YORK, June 21. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has said he doesn’t exclude any options is the talks with Iran yield no progress within 60 days after the signing of the memorandum of understanding, Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst said after his interview with the US leader.
"Also, President Trump talked about the broader memorandum of understanding, indicating this is just a ceasefire extension, this is not the final deal with the Iranian regime. And the President says he holds the cards and maintains a variety of options if the Iranians don't make these serious commitments at the negotiating table. He said, ‘I have a 60-day option and I can do whatever I want after that option," he said. "So, again, President Trump leaving a variety of considerations on the table."
The Qatari foreign ministry earlier announced the beginning of Qatar-and Pakistan-mediated talks between the US and Iranian delegations in Switzerland. The sides formed technical groups to work on the final agreement, it added.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
US may impose further sanctions or take other unspecified actions against Iran.
Possible
Open Questions
- What specific actions might the US take if talks fail?
- What are the key sticking points in the negotiations?
