Trump Claims Iran Talks Rapidly Progressing, Says Israel, Hezbollah Agreed to Halt Fighting

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that negotiations with Iran are continuing at a "very rapid pace," directly refuting reports from Iranian state-affiliated Tasnim news agency that indirect talks had been suspended. The Iranian report cited Israel's military actions in Lebanon as the reason for halting dialogue through intermediaries.

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The dialogue with Iran is continuing at a very rapid pace.

In a separate social media post, Trump claimed he had a "very productive and fruitful call" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that no troops would be heading to Beirut and those already en route were being recalled. He further alleged that "very good dialogue" with Hezbollah representatives had led to an agreement to cease all hostilities, with neither side attacking the other.

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I had a very productive and fruitful call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. There will be no troops heading to Beirut and the troops that were on their way have already been turned back.

Earlier, Trump had told NBC News that Iran had not informed the U.S. of any halt in negotiations. He suggested that silence from both sides could be beneficial and potentially last for a long time, emphasizing that this did not signify a resumption of U.S. military action. He stated the U.S. would maintain silence and continue sanctions.

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We had very good dialogue with Hezbollah representatives through high-level representatives and agreed to stop all hostilities. Israel will not attack Hezbollah, and Hezbollah will not attack Israel.

Trump's remarks appear aimed at highlighting his role in mediating the cessation of Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, thereby underscoring his commitment to continuing the negotiations. However, his firm stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons remains unchanged. The U.S. and Iran are reportedly coordinating the extension of a 60-day ceasefire, with a Memorandum of Understanding that could include halting military actions, ensuring normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, discussing sanctions relief, and addressing frozen assets and nuclear program talks.

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They did not inform us of that fact.