Iran talks still scheduled this week, Trump favors diplomacy, says White House
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- Iran nuclear talks remain scheduled despite regional tensions.
- White House emphasizes diplomacy; confirms US shot down Iranian drone.
Talks with Iran remain scheduled this week, as the White House emphasized diplomacy despite rising regional tensions. President Trump favors negotiation over confrontation, officials said.
A White House spokesperson confirmed that the US Central Command acted appropriately in shooting down an Iranian drone that approached American forces in the region. The drone was intercepted without causing casualties, the spokesperson added.
The administration stressed that military measures and diplomatic efforts are not mutually exclusive. "We are prepared to defend our forces, but our preference is dialogue and restraint," the spokesperson said.
Iranian officials have not publicly responded to the drone incident. Observers say the event could complicate the planned nuclear negotiations, but US officials remain committed to holding the talks as scheduled.
Analysts note that balancing deterrence with diplomacy is a longstanding challenge for the administration, particularly amid tensions in the Gulf and with Iran's regional activities.
The talks are expected to cover nuclear compliance, sanctions relief, and regional security issues. Both sides have expressed cautious optimism, despite recent confrontations.
