Trump Pulls Out of Iran Peace Talks at Last Minute

President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled scheduled peace talks with Iran, citing that the United States "has all the cards". The decision was announced in Washington, where Trump stated that the U.S. would not engage in negotiations unless it could secure a favorable outcome. Trump’s remarks came after a series of diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which had been abandoned by the previous administration.

The president’s statement was made during a briefing in the White House, where he emphasized that the U.S. would not compromise on its strategic interests. He added that the decision was based on a reassessment of the negotiation dynamics and the perceived leverage of the United States.

The move marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Iran, following the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2018 and the imposition of new sanctions on the Iranian regime.