Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again?

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: United States

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Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again?

US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is "hopefully toward the end" of its war with Iran, claiming he has spoken directly to officials in Tehran. However, an Iranian official rejected negotiations unless Iran's conditions are met. The situation is complicated by the escalation of conflict in Yemen and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy supplies.

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