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Trump says ‘very friendly negotiations’ underway in Iran lull; Tehran denies direct talks
Developing
What we know
President Trump said Monday “there are very friendly negotiations going on” about the Iran conflict after a third straight day without U.S.–Iran strike exchanges, telling reporters aboard Air Force One there was “a good chance that something could happen”—while warning Washington would resume prior operations if talks failed.
Iran continued to deny direct negotiations. Mediators led by Qatar and Pakistan told AP they were bridging gaps toward an interim ceasefire return. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the president was giving talks “some space.”
What's confirmed
- Trump Monday: friendly negotiations; good chance; resume-threat if fail (BBC; Al Jazeera).
- Third night pause; Waltz diplomacy-space framing (BBC).
- Iran denies direct U.S. talks (CNN; BBC).
- Qatar/Pakistan mediation progress per regional officials (AP).
What's still developing
- Whether mediator drafts become a publishable interim text before the lull breaks.