BERLIN, March 24 (Reuters) - Germany's foreign minister said on Tuesday that he believed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement about talks with Iran could mark a turning point in the nearly month
German Minister: Trump’s Announcement on Iran Talks May Mark Turning Point
German Response to U.S.-Iran Negotiation Developments
BERLIN, March 24 (Reuters) - Germany's foreign minister said on Tuesday that he believed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement about talks with Iran could mark a turning point in the nearly month-long conflict.
Minister Wadephul’s Perspective on Recent Developments
"Something is happening, and that's a good thing in this time when there have been more risks of escalation than possibilities of bringing this conflict under control," Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told broadcaster MDR.
Trump’s Statement on U.S.-Iran Talks
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Monday that the U.S. and Iran had held "very good and productive" conversations about a "complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East". Iran has said no negotiations had taken place.
Assessment of the Situation and Future Outlook
Wadephul said he believed Trump did hold serious talks with Iran because "otherwise he wouldn't have said it that way" and he would not have postponed his threatened attack on Iranian power plants.
"It's a fragile beginning, but it's a start nonetheless," said Wadephul.
"We should all strive to ensure that this progress flourishes and that there's a way to control this conflict."
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(Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by Ludwig Burger)
