Iran-US war latest: Trump denies Israel pressure as peace talks stall

Iran-US war latest

Former president Donald Trump asserted that Israel never coaxed him into a direct clash, even as the Iran-US war latest narrative deepens. In a terse briefing, Trump linked the Oct. 7 assault on Israel to his long‑standing belief that nuclear capability must be denied to Tehran, saying it “adds to my lifelong opinion that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.” He dismissed any notion of a secret pact with Israeli leaders, describing the claim as “pure fiction.”

“I was never talked into war,” Trump told reporters, eyes fixed on the camera.

Analysts from Reuters note that diplomatic channels are fraying, with ↓ 1-point drop in confidence among regional mediators. Meanwhile, AP News highlights that the United States’ strategic posture remains ambiguous, fueling doubts about the viability of upcoming peace talks.

Analysis by: Vance Sterling

Crisis & Global Conflict Director