Asked about a possible agreement with Tehran, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that ‘it is no longer strictly necessary’ due to damage to the Islamic Republic’s atomic program
The White House assured this Thursday (26) that maintains communication with the And that is “in a diplomatic way” with Tehran to reach possible agreements after Washington bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend. “The President (Donald Trump) wants peace, he always wanted, and right now we are in a diplomatic way with Iran. The president and his team, particularly the special envoy (for the Middle East, Steve) Witkoff, continue to communicate with the Iranians,” Karoline Leavitt spokeswoman said at a news conference.
Questioned about possible dates after the He said there could be contacts with Tehran next week and that an agreement with Iran is no longer strictly necessary because of the damage to its atomic program, the spokesman commented that it was too early to offer details. “Be patient. We have just done this attack on Saturday night,” he said, referring to US bombing to Iran’s uranium enrichment plants in Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow.
Leavitt insisted that he had “extensively” talked to Steve Witkoff this morning and that, besides Iran, there is continuous communication with “The Qatar, which has been an amazing ally and partner throughout this process.” Qatar has been the main mediator, in coordination with the US, between Iran and Israel to facilitate dialogue and the adoption of a ceasefire on Monday.
The spokesman explained that Washington is also in contact with his partners in the Persian Gulf and the Arab world with the goal of “reaching an agreement with Iran about our alliance with the state of Israel.” “I would say that friendship and partnership between the US and the state of Israel have never been so strong. And we see a new era in which perhaps some of these Gulf and Arab world states can join Abraham’s agreements,” Leavitt explained, referring to pacts to normalize relations with the Jewish state that have already been signed by countries such as Emirates, Sudan, Bahrain and Morocos.
*With information from EFE
