Trump claims ‘productive’ talks with Iran but Tehran denies contact
by Jason Burke, and Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#74ESP)
US president extends deadline over strait of Hormuz and speculates deal could soon be done to end war
Donald Trump has claimed there have been talks between the US and Iran over the past day in which the two sides had major points of agreement", appearing to avert a potentially severe escalation of the conflict.
Tehran has denied the claim, in which Trump also speculated that a deal could soon be done to end the war. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said no talks had been held with the US since the bombing campaign began 24 days ago.
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