US-Iran Talks Uncertain as Trump Keeps Renewed Strikes on the Table

Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran have cast doubt on whether the United States and Iran will return to talks this week, with diplomacy still in question and renewed strikes remaining a possibility.

US President Donald Trump expects another round of negotiations, despite rejecting a proposal put forward by Tehran. He has also raised the possibility of resuming strikes, pairing his expectation of talks with the threat of further military action.

Iranian media, meanwhile, deny that any talks are scheduled. That contrasts with Trump’s remarks and leaves the timing of a possible meeting unclear.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has affirmed his country’s readiness for diplomacy. His statement signals an openness to engagement but does not confirm that a new round of negotiations has been arranged.

The immediate outlook remains uncertain: neither the prospect of talks nor the risk of renewed strikes has been resolved. The conflicting messages leave open whether diplomatic readiness will translate into an agreed meeting this week.