'We'll see how it goes': Trump says Iran talks to begin Monday after halting planned strikes
President Donald Trump announced that diplomatic negotiations with Iran will commence following his decision to halt planned military strikes. The talks aim to address the security of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program through regional intermediaries.
Why it matters
This development marks a significant shift from potential military escalation to diplomatic engagement in a volatile geopolitical region.
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday through intermediaries, signalling a renewed diplomatic push after he said he halted planned US military strikes following outreach by key Gulf nations.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said talks would begin on Monday afternoon and expressed hope for a negotiated settlement."We are talking to them in the form of a negotiation; it begins tomorrow afternoon, and we'll see how it goes. I'd rather make a deal.
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