US President Donald Trump has made a surprise shift towards diplomacy with Iran, blindsiding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who had sought US backing for a military strike against the country’s nuclear program.
Netanyahu had pressed Trump for support in dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and ensuring zero enrichment. However, Trump has instead proposed expanding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to Iranian facilities and securing guarantees that the US would not withdraw from the 2015 nuclear pact with Iran.
The move has raised concerns that Iran may begin exporting enriched uranium to other countries, including Russia or the US. This development comes as a significant blow to Netanyahu’s efforts to rally international support for his military campaign against Iran.
Trump’s pivot towards diplomacy marks a significant shift in his administration’s approach to Iran, which had been marked by tensions and conflict. The news has left many wondering what this new direction means for US-Iran relations and the future of the nuclear deal.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/inside-trumps-high-stakes-nuclear-gamble-with-iran-2025-05-02