U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that negotiations with Iran are currently underway, even as hostilities between Iran and Israel continue to escalate across the Middle East.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said discussions aimed at ending the conflict were happening in real time. “We’re in negotiations right now,” he told reporters, noting that senior officials including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were involved in the process.
He further suggested a possible breakthrough, stating that Iran had offered what he described as a “very big present” linked to oil and gas, though he did not provide additional details.
Despite these claims, uncertainty surrounds the existence of any formal talks. Iranian authorities have not confirmed negotiations, while Israeli officials maintain that their military operations will proceed without change.
The developments come amid renewed exchanges of attacks between Iran and Israel, with both sides continuing strikes despite diplomatic signals from Washington. The conflict, which began on February 28 following joint U.S.-Israeli operations in Iran, has since expanded across the region, driving up global energy prices and increasing geopolitical tensions.
While Washington signals openness to dialogue, the situation on the ground remains volatile, with no clear indication that a ceasefire or negotiated settlement is imminent.
