Nigeria: Iran talks hang in balance: Trump warns of fresh strikes

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Nigeria

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are “on the borderline” between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes. Trump has been sending mixed signals since calling off renewed attacks on Monday to allow negotiations to proceed 

Speaking at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, Trump emphasized the urgency of reaching a deal, saying it would save “a lot of time, energy and lives” if Iran agrees to terms. He warned that if the US doesn’t get “the right answers,” strikes could resume quickly.

Trump revealed he had been an hour away from ordering strikes on Iran but postponed the attack at the request of Gulf states. The US is pushing for Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions, while Iran is seeking relief from sanctions and guarantees of non-aggression.