Trump frames Iran talks amid a pause in fighting, but Tehran denies direct talks
President Trump said there are “very friendly negotiations” with Iran taking place during a pause in U.S. strikes, with Tehran denying direct talks and mediators seeking to extend dialogue. The halt ends nearly two weeks of tit-for-tat attacks, oil prices briefly fell on hopes of de-escalation, and Trump warned that Washington could resume its previous military actions if negotiations fail; the broader conflict has included strikes against targets in the Gulf region and along the Strait of Hormuz.