Trump says had ‘very good talks’ with Iran as Tehran reviews US proposal

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Momentum could be building for Washington and Tehran to strike a deal that could ultimately end the war.

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x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump speaks during a 'Military Mother's Day' event on May 6, 2026 at the White House in Washington, DC, the United States [Kent Nishimura/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP , Anadolu and Reuters Published On 6 May 2026 6 May 2026 United States President Donald Trump says he has had “very good talks” with Iran over the past 24 hours and it is “very possible that we will make a deal”, as Tehran reviews US peace proposal that sources said would formally end the war.

Signalling progress in the ongoing talks between the two sides , Trump on Wednesday also said Iran should suspend its nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to resume bombardment if negotiations fall apart.

“Look, this is very simple. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon because as tough as they are, we want to keep them alive. We want to keep all of you alive,” he told reporters at the White House.

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