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Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing by phone
May 2, 2026
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Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing by phone US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are continuing negotiations by phone, after cancelling a planned trip to Islamabad. Speaking to reporters in Washington, DC, Trump said the journey was too long for a deal that was not yet acceptable, adding that talks have not reached a final agreement.
According to Al Jazeera, the discussions remain centred on a potential framework involving a ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the blockade, with nuclear issues to be addressed later. Trump reiterated that Iran “can’t have a nuclear weapon”, saying it remains the top priority in negotiations.
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