Conflicting narratives have emerged between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump claimed "very good" and "productive" talks with Tehran after announcing a temporary pause in planned strikes on the region's energy infrastructure. However, Iranian authorities denied any direct negotiations, accusing Washington of using diplomacy as a cover to "buy time" for military action.
Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One, Trump reiterated that the United States and Iran were making significant progress toward a deal. "We have major point of agreement; I would say almost all points of agreement," he said, adding, "they want very much to make a deal; we'd like to make a deal too."
