US President Donald Trump says the United States is having “good talks” with Iran and believes there is a chance of reaching a deal to address their conflict. He adds that if negotiations do not produce results, the US will resume strikes. Multiple outlets report Trump’s comments in connection with drone attacks that hit Iran’s neighbours, which raise tensions in the region.
A separate account citing Iran’s position says Tehran’s foreign ministry indicates diplomacy is ongoing. It says messages continue to be passed between the sides through mediators and that Iran has not abandoned diplomatic efforts. The same reporting also includes Iran’s denial of claims about negotiations, stating that reports it requested talks are described by Tehran as “fabricated.”
Overall, the reporting focuses on parallel messages: Trump signals potential progress through talks while maintaining a threat of renewed military action, and Iran presents continued mediated communications while disputing certain claims about the initiative for negotiations. The drone incidents form the immediate backdrop to the diplomatic exchanges.
