US EditionWhite House Touts Progress in Iran Talks as Tehran Denies Direct Negotiations
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed ongoing private negotiations aiming to end hostilities despite Iranian officials' public denials, amid Operation Epic Fury efforts.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump identified Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as his primary contact, confirming ongoing negotiations to end the war despite the regime's public denials.
- While Iranian officials publicly insist no direct negotiations exist, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated private communications appear "more reasonable" than previous leadership.
- President Trump warned on Sunday that if negotiations fail, the United States will obliterate Iranian "Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island," which have purposefully not yet been touched.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry officials dismissed the U.S. proposal as "very excessive, unrealistic, and irrational demands," while Leavitt urged skepticism citing the regime's 47-year history of deception.
- As about 20% of the world's oil supply moves through the Strait of Hormuz, the administration credits recent diplomacy for the safe passage of about 20 vessels through the waterway.
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White House claims US-Iran talks continuing, going well despite Tehran denying direct negotiations - The Tribune
Addressing reporters during a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that despite negative public rhetoric from Iran, engagement through diplomatic channels continues and is making progress.
Iranian authorities have repeatedly refused to be in negotiations with the United States on the end of the war
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Leavitt says talks with Iran are happening behind the scenes despite Iran denying it
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday during a press briefing that talks with Iran are happening, despite the regime denying it.
White House touts progress in Iran talks as Tehran denies direct negotiations
Just over a month into the war in Iran, the White House says peace talks are progressing as it balances diplomatic efforts with continued military pressure.The president said the United States is in serious discussions with a new, and more reasonable, regime to end our military operations in Iran. At the same time, he warned the U.S. could strike Irans electric generating plants, oil wells, Kharg Island and desalination facilities if no deal is …
Karoline Leavitt Shades ABC’s Rachel Scott For Asking About Iranian Statements
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shaded ABC News’s Rachel Scott Monday when the reporter asked about the conflicting reports from the White House and the Iranian regime about war negotiations. “Americans are seeing conflicting messages with the United States and Iran,” Scott began. “I know the president insists that negotiations are underway. As you just mentioned, he also said that Iran has agreed to most of the 15 points. We heard …
On Monday (March 30), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that despite Iran's public showmanship, peace talks between the United States and Iran are continuing and progressing smoothly.
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