US Media: Trump Team Has Begun Planning Iran "Peace Talks"

It has been three weeks since the United States and Israel jointly launched a military strike against Iran. Axios News, citing sources, reports that the Trump administration has begun preliminary discussions on the next phase of actions and potential negotiations with Iran.

The report states that President Trump recently indicated he is considering a “gradual end” to the war. However, U.S. officials believe the conflict could continue for another two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Trump’s advisors hope to lay the groundwork for diplomatic negotiations.

Citing informed sources, the report says that Special Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Wittekov are involved in discussions regarding potential diplomatic efforts.

The report notes that the U.S. demands any agreement include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the handling of Iran’s high-enriched uranium, and long-term commitments regarding Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile projects, and support for regional proxies.

Specific requirements include: Iran must not develop missile projects or engage in uranium enrichment within five years, cease operations at the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities, impose strict limits on centrifuge construction and use, reach arms control agreements with regional countries involving missile range restrictions, and refrain from funding groups like Hamas, Houthi rebels, and Hezbollah.

An American official and two other informed individuals stated that recent contacts between the U.S. and Iran have not been direct but relayed through third parties such as Egypt and Qatar. Egypt and Qatar have informed Israel and the U.S. that Iran’s conditions include ensuring that hostilities do not reignite and that Iran receives compensation.

The report mentions that Trump recently said he is not opposed to negotiations but currently has no intention of meeting Iran’s ceasefire demands. U.S. officials also revealed that Trump considers Iran’s compensation demands “unfeasible.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian on the 20th stated that Iran hopes for a thorough, comprehensive, and lasting end to the war, rather than a temporary ceasefire. Abdollahian also said he does not believe the U.S. is prepared for negotiations.

Additionally, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported on the 20th that Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Parliament Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, said Iran currently has no plans to negotiate with the U.S., and claims about ceasefire or negotiations are false information spread by the U.S. to control energy prices.

Source: China News Service

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