President Trump told Israeli journalist Barak Ravid that he is returning to the negotiating table but not for long, and that if talks fail he will resume 'massive action,' according to a report by Israeli security analyst Yair Goldblatt.
President Trump has told Israeli journalist Barak Ravid that he is returning to the negotiating table but warned that the window for diplomacy is limited, according to a report by Israeli security analyst Yair Goldblatt on X (formerly Twitter). Goldblatt wrote that Trump said: 'Returning to the negotiating table — but not for a long time. If the talks fail — we will return to massive action.' The remarks, reported at 18:33 Jerusalem, add a direct attribution to Ravid and a specific caveat not present in earlier statements.
The Zioneer has been tracking this story since 18:00 Jerusalem, when the first reports emerged from an N12 exclusive (via the Abu Ali Express channel) stating that Trump had warned of limited time and powerful military action. Within minutes, additional details surfaced: Trump confirmed to N12 that 'deep talks' with Iran were ongoing, and then told Axios that he had granted mediators' request to initiate talks, warning of limited patience. The story evolved further as Trump's comments were linked to his upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the warning shifted from 'powerful military action' to 'very strong military action.' By 18:32, The Zioneer published a bulletin summarizing the initial reports. The latest development, via Goldblatt, provides a more specific quote and interlocutor, with the phrase 'not for a long time' and 'massive action,' mirroring the earlier language.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's Iran strategy, including a 60-day deadline for negotiations (Jun 15), a demand for 20% of regional revenue if the deal fails, and public appeals for Iran to return to the table. Trump has also rebuked Israel over the Beirut strike and urged Netanyahu to avoid retaliation against Iran, as reported on Jun 8. These background reports show a consistent pattern: Trump is pushing for a swift diplomatic resolution while threatening renewed military action if talks fail, and he is pressuring Israel to hold off on independent military steps.
It remains unclear whether the 60-day deadline still stands, and the exact timing of Trump's interview with Ravid has not been specified. The White House has not issued a direct statement, and Iran's response to this latest overture is unknown.
7 developments
- StrongTrump tells Axios he agreed to give Iran talks a chance, warns time is short
- StrongTrump: US has 'a lot of ammunition, many types,' warns of return to fighting if no Iran deal
- DevelopingTrump tells NYT he will 'renew military attacks' on Iran if nuclear talks falter
- StrongTrump pushes Iran toward talks via diplomatic backchannel — Israeli sources assess next phase
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