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Donald Trump has consistently emphasized that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons, according to Vice President JD Vance. The US and Iran are scheduled for a third round of talks in Geneva on Thursday. Iran maintains that its nuclear activities are solely for civilian use.
On Wednesday, Vance stated that President Trump prefers to resolve tensions diplomatically with Iran and hopes Iran takes these negotiations seriously. He clarified that while Trump aims for a diplomatic solution, he is also prepared to use other means, including military options if necessary.
The upcoming Geneva discussions are part of ongoing diplomatic efforts, overshadowed by recent US sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Iran. Trump recently claimed in a speech to Congress that Iran is developing missile technology capable of targeting the United States, accusing Tehran of pursuing “sinister nuclear ambitions” and trying to rebuild a nuclear program US forces previously targeted.
Vance affirmed that although diplomatic efforts are the priority, the President retains the legal right to take military action, underlining readiness to act if Iran does not heed warnings. Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed optimism about the negotiations as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his team head to Switzerland. Iran has dismissed Trump’s allegations about its missile program as “big lies.”
Despite his diplomatic stance, Trump’s recent State of the Union address included references that could justify military intervention, reminiscent of President George W. Bush’s 2003 invasion of Iraq. Trump claimed Iran has developed missiles capable of threatening Europe, US military bases abroad, and is working on missiles that could soon reach the US. Iran insists its nuclear efforts are purely for peaceful purposes.
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