Trump says the United States will resume negotiations with Iran on Monday after delaying military action, while Tehran has yet to officially confirm the planned talks.
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States expects to resume negotiations with Iran on Monday, saying his administration chose diplomacy over immediate military action in hopes of easing regional tensions.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters that discussions with Tehran would restart through diplomatic channels. He did not disclose where the negotiations would take place or identify the officials expected to participate.
According to Trump, he postponed a planned large-scale military operation after receiving appeals from Iran and key Middle Eastern allies to allow diplomacy more time. He said Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar encouraged Washington to pursue negotiations, arguing that a peaceful settlement remained possible.
Trump added that the upcoming discussions are expected to address Iran’s nuclear programme and the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route that carries around 20% of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
Despite Trump’s announcement, Iranian officials have not formally confirmed the planned talks. Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency dismissed claims that Tehran had requested the United States to delay military action, calling the reports inaccurate.
However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations mediated by Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz were moving toward a final stage, suggesting that diplomatic engagement between the parties remains active.
Trump declined to set a deadline for reaching an agreement, saying his administration remains prepared for multiple scenarios but continues to favor a diplomatic solution over military confrontation.
The announcement immediately influenced global energy markets. Oil prices declined during early Asian trading as investors responded positively to the possibility of reduced tensions in the Gulf. Both Brent crude and US benchmark crude recorded notable losses following Trump’s remarks.
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