• Trump announces US scheduled talks with Iran following recent military actions.
• Talks are expected to take place within the next week, expressing hope for peace.
• Trump remains ready for military action if Iran poses further threats.

US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the United States has scheduled talks with Iran, noting, "They want to talk." This announcement was made during a joint appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, confirmed that these discussions are expected to occur "in the next week or so," amid ongoing tensions in the region, including recent military actions by the US against Iranian nuclear sites, according to aa and trtglobal.

During the press conference, Trump emphasized his willingness for peace, stating, "I hope it's over. Yeah, I think Iran wants to meet." He expressed optimism about both the upcoming talks and the future of US-Iran relations, suggesting the potential lifting of US sanctions "at the right time." However, he also warned that the US is "ready, willing and able" for further military action should Iran pose additional threats, according to thehill and trtglobal.

Trump's previous military actions, including air strikes on Iranian facilities, were part of a broader strategy to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, with significant operations having been conducted just weeks prior to the announcement of peace talks. The US had launched air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, including facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, demonstrating a firm stance against Iranian aggression, reports thehill and aa.

Netanyahu also commented on the significance of the situation, referring to Iran's nuclear developments as “tumors” that needed to be monitored constantly, indicating that further vigilance is required even as dialogues are initiated. He highlighted that the efforts to secure a ceasefire with Hamas were intertwined with the overarching goal of stabilizing relations with Iran and securing peace in the region, according to thehill.