According to a report by Al-Jazeera on Friday, April 24, 2026, Trump has indicated what he called a potential opening for talks between the two nations by saying that Washington is now interacting directly with Iran’s present leadership.
“We’ll have to see,” Trump replied, suggesting that Washington is waiting for additional details before deciding what to do next.
The president’s remarks coincide with an era of increased diplomatic engagement. On a wider regional tour that will also take him to Russia and Oman, Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has touched down in Islamabad, Pakistan. During the visit, there will likely be discussions about recent events in the region as well as possible mediation between US representatives and other parties.
Even while Trump’s comments hint at a new beginning in talks, Iranian officials and allied media have openly rejected any suggestion of direct contact. The White House’s claims that Tehran wanted to meet with Trump in person have been disputed by the Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
It went on to say that the current situation is not conducive to negotiations, citing what it referred to as US “excesses” as the reason.
