Trump, Rubio say talks with Tehran ongoing despite Iranian media claims otherwise President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that U.S. negotiations with Iran are ongoing, countering reports from Iranian state media that communications have stopped. Rubio suggested that these talks could involve Iran’s nuclear program. Trump affirmed the continuous nature of these conversations, emphasizing Iran’s need to reach a deal.

• U.S. and Iran are reportedly in ongoing negotiations, according to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
• Iranian state media (Fars and Tasnim) had claimed that message exchanges had ceased and that Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz.
• Trump refuted these claims on Truth Social, stating communications have been continuous.
• Rubio mentioned the prospect of Iran negotiating aspects of its nuclear program, a significant shift from previous stances.
• Rubio defended the U.S. strikes against Iran, citing Iran’s efforts to build a ‘conventional shield’ around its nuclear program.
• Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a central demand for de-escalation, requiring Iran to stop firing on commercial ships and declare the strait open.
• Some lawmakers are concerned about the war’s economic impact and Trump’s authority to continue the conflict without congressional authorization.
• Democrats accuse the administration of avoiding congressional oversight on the war.