The decision of war or peace is in the hands of the United States: Is Iran ready to negotiate a ceasefire?
On June 18, according to sources cited by The Jerusalem Post, Tehran has conveyed messages to Qatar and Oman requesting the two countries to act as mediators. Sources revealed that Iran's condition is: Israel needs to "ease tensions".
On the same day, Reuters reported, citing informed sources, that the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the UK plan to hold negotiations with Iran's foreign minister on nuclear issues in Geneva on Friday, June 20. It was also mentioned that the negotiation plan had been agreed upon with the United States.
On the same day, Trump stated that "Iran could have nuclear weapons within weeks" and that he has not yet made a final decision on the Iran issue, but he has no intention of being drawn into military conflict. On one hand, Trump said that the door for negotiating with Iran remains open, while on the other hand, he claimed, "We do not seek a ceasefire agreement; what we need is complete and comprehensive victory. You know what victory means—no nuclear weapons."
The Financial Times of the UK reported that British Prime Minister Starmer has put the cabinet on standby due to the possibility of the US attacking Iran.
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated the previous day that the agency has found no evidence indicating that Tehran is advancing its nuclear weapons program.
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