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Last Updated:June 13, 2025, 07:36 IST
Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, and said his administration was directed to negotiate with Iran.
Donald Trump/A building in Tehran hit in an Israeli strike (Photos: AP/AFP)
US President Donald Trump on Friday said his country remains committed to a “diplomatic resolution" to the Iran nuclear issue. He also said he had directed his administration to negotiate with Iran.
“We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
“They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear weapon," the US President added.
Israel announced strikes on Iran, where loud explosions were heard, hours after Trump publicly said they should not do so.
Trump had said that Israel would ruin chances for a peacefully negotiated solution, which he said was close.
A sixth round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program had been scheduled between the United States and Iran on Sunday in Oman.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also warned Iran late Thursday not to respond to Israeli strikes by hitting American bases, saying Washington was not involved.
“We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Rubio said in a statement.
“Let me be clear: Iran should not target US interests or personnel," a statement by Rubio read.
“Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defence," Rubio said, without offering support or criticism of the strikes by the close US ally.
“President Trump and the administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners," he said.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
News world 'Committed To Diplomatic Resolution': Trump Directs Administration To Negotiate With Iran
