Trump Says Iran ‘Seriously Talking’ With U.S. as Military Tensions Remain High

by | Feb 1, 2026 | News

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran is “seriously talking” with Washington, signaling possible diplomatic progress amid rising fears of military confrontation.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed ongoing dialogue while emphasizing that the United States has deployed major military assets to the region, including warships led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.

“I hope they negotiate something that’s acceptable,” Trump said, reiterating that any deal must involve Iran abandoning its nuclear weapons ambitions. “They are talking to us — seriously talking.”

Iranian officials echoed cautious optimism. Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said structural arrangements for negotiations were advancing, despite heightened rhetoric. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that a broader conflict would harm both countries and the region.

At the same time, Iran’s military leadership issued stern warnings against U.S. or Israeli strikes, vowing retaliation if attacked. Tehran has stated it is open to nuclear talks but refuses to negotiate its missile or defense programs.

The deployment of U.S. naval forces and Iran’s planned military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns of miscalculation in a region critical to global energy supplies.

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