Former U.S. President Donald Trump has repeated claims that negotiations to end conflict with Iran are underway, stating in a recent speech that Tehran wanted a deal "so badly." These assertions were made during a campaign event in 2026.
However, current U.S. State Department officials and representatives of the Iranian government have consistently denied that any direct diplomatic talks are occurring between the two nations. The White House has not issued a statement corroborating Trump's claims.
Relations between the United States and Iran remain strained, with no publicly acknowledged high-level negotiations since the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal. Analysts note that such unverified claims can impact geopolitical stability and market perceptions.
