U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington will engage in high-level nuclear talks with Iran on Saturday, labeling them a crucial moment to avoid further escalation. Speaking from the Oval Office alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump emphasized the urgency of reaching a deal, stating, “I think everybody agrees, doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious. And the obvious is not something I want to be involved with.”

Trump expressed that the situation is approaching a dangerous level, voicing hope that negotiations will succeed. However, he issued a stark warning during the same press event: “If the talks aren't successful with Iran, I think Iran is going to be in great danger... because they can't have a nuclear weapon.”

The U.S. President has previously threatened military action, saying that bombing Iran remains a possibility if diplomatic efforts fail. His comments come amid growing tensions, underscored by Iran’s firm stance on its nuclear program.

Adding a layer of complexity, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi contradicted Trump’s statement, asserting that the talks will be indirect. “Iran and the United States will meet in Oman on Saturday for indirect high-level talks,” Araghchi posted on X. He described the upcoming discussions as both “an opportunity and a test,” placing the responsibility on the United States to act constructively.

The divergent characterizations of the upcoming meeting highlight the fragile nature of the diplomacy. With potential military confrontation looming, Saturday’s talks are being watched closely by the international community as a potential turning point in U.S.-Iran relations.