US EditionWhat to know about possible talks to wind down the Iran war
The U.S. agreed to join mediated talks in Pakistan to reduce conflict and stabilize oil markets, while Iran publicly denies negotiations amid ongoing regional tensions.
- Trump extended a five-day deadline for negotiations on Monday, claiming a "very good chance" of a deal this week, though Iranian officials have repeatedly denied that any talks are taking place.
- The conflict escalated after the United States and Israel launched a surprise attack in Feb, killing Iran's top leader and deepening Iranian mistrust of Americans following Trump's 2018 withdrawal from a landmark Nuclear agreement.
- To calm oil prices that reached about $120 a barrel last week, the United States issued temporary sanctions waivers on Iranian oil; government reports indicate More than 1,500 have been killed.
- Pakistan, Egypt, and Gulf Arab nations are working behind the scenes to piece together talks, with the United States agreeing "in principle" to participate while mediators struggle to convince Iran.
- Barrages were fired across the Mideast on Tuesday as thousands of United States Marines moved toward the Gulf, while the conflict remains deeply unpopular ahead of congressional elections later this year.
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What to know about possible talks to wind down the Iran war
President Donald Trump’s surprising claim this week that talks with Iran were yielding great progress has only raised more confusion over a war whose goals were already unclear.
Unclear if Trump is telling truth about talks with Iran or if it's 'bluff'
US President Donald Trump has said that the US and Iran are having 'very good' talks regarding the war. But they were denied by Tehran, although they did say they had received a request from the White House. There is also the question of where talks would be held - with Pakistan coming out as the most likely location. But the major question is: 'is Trump telling the truth about points of agreement, or is it bluff?' asks FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gor…
While Donald Trump talks about very productive talks with Tehran, Iran, which assumes the military escalation, disputes in the wake of his statements. Between contradictory announcements and continued fighting, the situation remains unclear.
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