President Donald Trump dismissed Europe’s involvement in ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding Iran, stating that European nations have been ineffective and are not seen as serious players by Tehran.
“Nah, Europe didn’t help at all. Iran doesn’t want to talk to Europe. They want to talk to us,” Trump said during a press exchange.
The president added,
“Europe will not be able to help them with this one.”
Trump’s comments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the White House weighing options ranging from new sanctions to possible military action. While some European leaders have advocated for renewed negotiations with Iran to de-escalate regional conflict, Trump made it clear that Washington is leading the process.
The administration has recently proposed a new deal to Tehran that includes banning uranium enrichment and prohibiting the development of nuclear weapons. Iran has not yet issued a formal response.
