Trump Says He May Support Israel-Iran Ceasefire "Depending On Circumstances"

Iran's foreign minister met with European counterparts in Geneva on Friday for talks aimed at establishing a path back to diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program.

Washington:

President Donald Trump said on Friday he might support a ceasefire in the week-old aerial conflict between U.S. ally Israel and its regional rival Iran "depending on the circumstances".

Asked by reporters if he would support a ceasefire while negotiations are ongoing, Trump said: "I might, depending on the circumstances".

Europe would not be able to help much in the war between Iran and Israel, Trump added.

"Iran doesn't want to speak to Europe. They want to speak to us. Europe is not going to be able to help in this one," Trump said.

Iran's foreign minister met with European counterparts in Geneva on Friday for talks aimed at establishing a path back to diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program.

European foreign ministers urged Iran to engage with Washington over its nuclear program, but the talks ended with few signs of progress.

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