Mediators press Iran on nuclear concessions to revive U.S. talks after Trump rejects truce

Peace negotiators are pressing Iran to make concessions on its nuclear program to revive ceasefire talks with the U.S., after President Trump rejected Tehran's truce proposal, in a race to prevent all-out war. Mediators call it a long-shot bid to placate Trump, who has reframed the conflict around preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Iran has shown little indication it is ready to discuss its nuclear program, with hard-line leaders confident they can withstand a blockade or renewed bombing. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is open to diplomacy but fully prepared for war, leaving the choice to Trump. Iran wants U.S. concessions first, while Trump sees renewed bombing as likely, and both sides are hardening their positions.