US President Donald Trump expressed his desire for direct talks with Tehran regarding a nuclear deal, following his threat to bomb Iran if they pursue nuclear weapons.

Trump has given Iranian leaders a two-month deadline to come to an agreement on their nuclear program, which has caused tension with Western nations for many years.

Western countries, including the US, have accused Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, a claim that Iran denies, stating that their enrichment activities are for peaceful purposes.

Trump believes that direct talks would be more efficient and help in understanding the other side better than going through intermediaries.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran will not engage in direct talks with the US until there is a change in approach towards Iran.

Trump, during his first term, withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama and imposed harsh sanctions on Iran.

Trump mentioned that the use of intermediaries is no longer necessary and believes that Iran is concerned and vulnerable.

He expressed his desire for Iran to feel secure and open to meeting for negotiations. Trump had previously written to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calling for nuclear talks and warning of potential military action if Iran refuses.

Despite Trump’s two-month deadline for a new nuclear deal, Tehran has only agreed to indirect negotiations, refusing direct talks under the US policy of “maximum pressure.”

Khamenei warned that US threats will not be effective and mentioned possible retaliatory measures against any malign actions towards Iran.

Recently, Trump reiterated the threat of bombing Iran if they continue their nuclear weapons development efforts. The US has deployed B-2 bombers and warships to the region as a show of force.