Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
President Trump has expressed optimism regarding ongoing negotiations with Iran following a three-day pause in military strikes. While the U.S. claims progress, Tehran has denied that direct negotiations are occurring.
Why it matters
The conflict impacts global oil prices and regional stability in the Strait of Hormuz, making these diplomatic developments highly significant.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, President Trump said "good talks" were taking place
US President Donald Trump has said "there are very friendly negotiations going on" about the conflict with Iran, after the warring sides did not exchange strikes for a third straight day.
He expressed optimism for an end to the war on Monday, telling reporters aboard Air Force One: "I think there's a good chance that something could happen."
However, he warned that Washington would "go back to doing what we were doing" before the pause in fighting if the latest negotiations failed.
Tehran has denied that any direct negotiations are taking place.
Trump said he had decided to pause US strikes on Iran on Friday because the countries mediating between them had asked him to give the talks another chance.
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