Trump expects Iran talks to resume next week after rejecting truce proposal
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he expects talks with Iran to resume in the coming week, a day after rejecting a truce proposal from Tehran. He stated Iran wants a deal, but not the one he would accept. Trump told Axios that indirect talks between Washington and Tehran could occur as early as Monday, following previous discussions between US envoys and Iran's foreign minister at the UN General Assembly. The new negotiations would be mediated by Qatar. The conflict stems from US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz and Washington blockading Iranian ports. Trump said he is always considering resuming strikes, with reports suggesting possible action after November midterm elections.