Trump says new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
President Trump claimed that new negotiations with Iran are imminent, a statement that Iran has officially denied. While oil prices dipped following the announcement, the situation remains volatile with conflicting reports on potential de-escalation.
Why it matters
The conflicting narratives between the U.S. and Iran regarding diplomatic talks highlight the ongoing instability in the Middle East and its impact on global energy markets.
Figure caption, "I think there's a deal" - Trump on calling off Iran strikes
Iran has denied Donald Trump's claim that new talks on ending the conflict would begin on Monday, after the US president called off what he said would have been "massive" strikes on the country.
Speaking on board Air Force One on Sunday, he said Iran "knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming", adding: "We're talking to them in the form of a negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon."
In an earlier post on Truth Social, Trump said he had been asked by Iran and US allies in the Middle East to "hold off" as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
But on Monday Iran's foreign ministry denied they were negotiating with the US, or that there were any plans to do so.
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