Trump hails jobs surge, says Iran talks ‘going well’

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: United States

PoliticsWorld / International

Donald Trump praised a strong surge in US employment, announcing positive figures for the American economy. Meanwhile, he stated that negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program are going well, without providing further details. These remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Washington and Tehran.

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