Lula Pushes Trump for Iran Dialogue, Revives 2010 Deal
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White House hosted a crucial summit where Brazil’s Lula urged Trump to pursue peace with Iran, presenting the 2010 nuclear framework his country co-brokered with Turkey. Amid talks on tariffs and world conflicts, Lula championed dialogue as the superior path to stability.
Addressing journalists Thursday at Washington’s Brazilian mission, Lula quoted his advice to Trump: ‘Negotiation outperforms war.’ He highlighted the catastrophic risks of military intervention in Iran, far beyond current imaginations.
The 2010 pact, which Lula delivered personally, had secured Iran’s no-nuclear-weapons commitment. He accused Western powers of later weakening it, attributing this to disdain for ‘Global South’ diplomacy.
Trump agreed to pore over the document that night. Lula lambasted the UNSC’s archaic setup, demanding seats for Brazil, India, Germany, Japan, and South Africa to reflect today’s multipolar world.
Foregoing the usual Oval Office media event, Lula focused on results. On Truth Social, Trump called the meeting ‘very good,’ noting trade and tariff progress. Consensus emerged on a joint group within 30 days to settle disputes, including tariff probes.
Bullish on prospects, Lula seeks U.S. capital in Brazil’s key minerals, especially rare earths, aiming for value-added industry. He welcomed Trump’s Cuba comments—no invasion intent—as a step toward sanctions relief through talks.
With U.S.-Brazil relations tested by tariffs, tech barriers, and Iran, this dialogue reveals willingness to bridge divides. Lula noted budding understanding, fostering optimism for collaboration.
