Speaking to reporters, Trump did not elaborate on the nature or timing of any dialogue or say who from Washington would lead the negotiations. ADVERTISEMENT"I am planning on it, yeah," Trump said when asked about possible discussions with Tehran. US officials say Trump is reviewing his options but has not decided whether to strike Iran. Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if Iran continued to kill protesters, but the countrywide demonstrations over economic privations and political repression have since abated. We will be prepared to deliver whatever this president expects of the War Department," Hegseth said, referring to the Trump administration's unofficial renaming of the Defense Department.

Source: The Telegraph January 30, 2026 08:31 UTC