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Trump Claims Strong Talks with Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions

3/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said very strong talks with Iran could resolve hostilities in the Middle East.
Iran denied any negotiations had begun, calling Trump's remarks a tactic to manage domestic pressures, including rising oil prices.
Indirect efforts to engage Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf have not succeeded, and Israel's targeted assassinations of Iranian officials heighten risk.
Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are mediating amid the ongoing conflict, signaling a complex diplomatic landscape.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said very strong talks with Iran could resolve hostilities in the Middle East.
Iran denied any negotiations had begun, calling Trump's remarks a tactic to manage domestic pressures, including rising oil prices.
Indirect efforts to engage Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf have not succeeded, and Israel's targeted assassinations of Iranian officials heighten risk.
Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are mediating amid the ongoing conflict, signaling a complex diplomatic landscape.