US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran have reached “major points of agreement” in recent discussions, raising hopes for a possible deal to end the ongoing conflict.
Speaking to reporters before departing Florida for Memphis, Trump described the talks as “very, very strong” and said negotiations had taken place over the past day. He added that his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and senior aide Jared Kushner held discussions with Iranian counterparts on Sunday, with further talks expected to continue.
Moreover, Trump suggested that both sides were close to a consensus on key issues, stating that there were “almost all points of agreement.” He emphasized that negotiations were at a critical stage, describing them as a “real possibility” for reaching a deal. However, he declined to specify which Iranian officials were involved, noting only that talks did not include Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Fars News Agency, citing a source, denied any direct or indirect communication with the United States. At the same time, Iran’s foreign ministry, led by Abbas Araqchi, acknowledged unspecified “initiatives” aimed at reducing tensions, while insisting that Washington should play a direct role in resolving the conflict.
In addition, Trump said he had briefed Israel on the discussions and expressed confidence that it would be satisfied with the outcome.
The developments come amid a war launched on February 28 that has killed more than 2,000 people and disrupted global markets. Consequently, fuel prices have surged, inflation concerns have intensified, and geopolitical tensions have deepened across the region.
