US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump stated that US military action in Iran could conclude within "two or three weeks," with or without a negotiated deal, emphasizing that the US has largely achieved its objective of curtailing Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities.
- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian indicated Tehran's willingness to end the conflict if certain guarantees are met to prevent future aggression, highlighting ongoing diplomatic conditions for peace.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged ongoing talks and the possibility of direct meetings but warned against "fake negotiations" used to delay progress.
- Military strikes continued across the region, including US precision attacks on Iranian underground targets, Israeli strikes on an Iranian factory alleged to produce chemical weapons, and heavy airstrikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah figures.
- European Council President António Costa urged Iran to cease attacks and engage diplomatically, particularly through the UN, to ensure regional stability and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
