Trump says new Iran talks set to start on Monday after calling off massive attack
Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February, when the US and Israel launched surprise strikes against Iran, though months of on-off diplomacy have led to periods of relative calm.
US President Donald Trump has announced that new talks with Iran will begin on Monday. According to Trump, he had decided to call off ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran following requests from Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
Trump stated that he was not looking to kill people and wanted a deal instead. He mentioned that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, as well as other US partners, had urged him against conducting strikes. The negotiations will focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, and resolving the impasse over Tehran's nuclear capabilities.
Global oil prices fell on Monday morning in Asia trading after Trump's announcement. Trump declined to set a deadline for an agreement, saying "we'll just see how it is." According to MyJoyOnline Ghana, Iran has not yet responded to Trump's remarks.
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