Axios: Trump remains open to a diplomatic solution with Iran
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- Trump administration signals openness to diplomatic talks with Iran through multiple channels.
- Regional actors including Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt are mediating a potential high-level meeting in Ankara.
Axios reports that the Trump administration has informed Iran through several channels that it is ready to hold meetings to negotiate a potential agreement. Officials say President Trump remains open to a diplomatic solution despite ongoing tensions.
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US officials told Axios that the president’s recent statements about Iran should not be interpreted as political posturing; they reflect a genuine openness to dialogue.
Regional Mediation Efforts
Sources say Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt are actively working to organize a meeting in Ankara between senior US envoy Whitcov and high-level Iranian officials. The goal is to explore whether a mutually acceptable deal can be reached.
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Uncertain Iranian Response
US officials caution that it is unclear whether Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, will authorize his diplomats to accept a deal that satisfies Washington. Analysts say the outcome will depend on internal Iranian deliberations and the broader regional context.
