New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) Hours before talks between US and Iran are scheduled to be held in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said the only reason Iranians "are alive today is to negotiate."
He said Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a 'short-term extortion' of the world by using International Waterways, hinting at Iranian control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Taking a dig at Iranians he said they (Iranians) are better at handling 'Fake News Media' and 'public Relations,' than they are at fighting.
The comments by Trump on his social media platform come after a US delegation led by Vice President J D Vance arrived in Islamabad for the talks.
Iran is yet to send a delegation for the talks.
Before leaving for Islamabad the US Vice President said he will work with Iran if they act in "good faith."
He warned that if Iran tries 'to play us,' the US won't be receptive.
Iran's Parliament Speaker stressed the need for a ceasefire in Lebanon before any negotiations begin.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that they are ready for talks with Lebanon as soon as possible.
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