Trump signals possible future meeting with Iranian supreme leader if deal reached

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has said that any future agreement with Iran would prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while warning that an attack on American troops could provide grounds for renewed military action. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Iran would not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons and suggested that a potential deal could lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He also indicated that although he currently has no plans to meet Iran’s Supreme Leader, such a meeting could become possible if an agreement is reached. Trump stated that the United States would prevail in any confrontation with Iran and said more details about a possible agreement would become clear in the near future. Addressing regional issues, the US president said stability and peace would benefit Lebanon and noted that discussions had taken place regarding the country’s situation and Hezbollah. He also emphasized the importance of monitoring developments in Lebanon. On the conflict in Ukraine, Trump said a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin would be positive and argued that reconciliation is necessary to help resolve the war. He also expressed optimism that a trade agreement with India could be reached soon. Separately, according to a report cited from The Wall Street Journal, Trump has informed advisers that he does not want another war with Iran. The report said military action is unlikely unless Iran directly targets American personnel, and that the administration prefers diplomatic solutions over a wider regional conflict. Meanwhile, Arab media outlets, citing an Israeli businessman, reported allegations of a tense exchange between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The reports claimed Trump issued strong warnings regarding US demands and later contacted Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, urging her to persuade the Israeli leader to cooperate. Accor