Mon Apr 07 20:23:48 UTC 2025: ## Surprise Talks: US and Iran Begin Direct Negotiations on Nuclear Program

**Washington, D.C. –** In a surprising announcement, President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that the United States and Iran have commenced direct talks regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. This development follows Iran’s apparent rejection of previous U.S. calls for direct negotiations.

President Trump, speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, confirmed the start of talks, stating they began on Monday and would continue on Saturday with a major meeting scheduled. He expressed a preference for a diplomatic solution over military action.

This announcement comes after a period of heightened tensions in the Middle East. President Trump previously threatened military action against Iran, a move that raised concerns across the region. While he has consistently favored a negotiated settlement, Iran had previously resisted direct talks, despite initially leaving the possibility of indirect discussions open. In March, Trump sent a letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei proposing talks, a move that Iranian officials dismissed at the time.

The 2015 nuclear deal, from which President Trump withdrew the U.S. in 2017, imposed strict limits on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Since then, Iran has exceeded those limits, prompting accusations from Western powers that Tehran is secretly pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities. Iran maintains its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes. The outcome of these newly initiated direct talks remains to be seen.

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