Trump warns Iran Israel would lead strike if Tehran does not halt nuclear plans

Donald Trump has fired a warning in the direction of Iran over its nuclear weapon plans before weekend talks with the country (Pool via AP)

US President Donald Trump has said Israel would be the “leader” of a potential military strike against Iran if Tehran does not give up its nuclear weapons programme.

Mr Trump made the comments before this weekend’s scheduled talks involving US and Iranian officials in the Middle East sultanate of Oman. Mr Trump earlier this week said the talks would be “direct” while Iran has described the engagement as “indirect” talks with the US.