Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program

Trump is speaking again, addressing the subject of Iran's nuclear ambitons.

He says they are having direct talks with Tehran over the issue, adding that they will have a "very big meeting" on Saturday.

Trump says "doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious" - without spelling out what exactly that means.

But he does say that this "obviously" is not what he and Israel want to "be involved with" if it can be avoided. Trump notes that the situation is getting into "very dangerous territory".

He adds that it would be in Iran's best interest for the talks to be successful.