1. June 2026
Trump Says Iran Did Not Inform US it Was Ceasing Negotiations, Insists Peace Talks Will Resume
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran did not notify the United States before reportedly suspending negotiations, while expressing confidence that diplomatic talks between the two countries would eventually resume despite growing uncertainty over the future of the discussions.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the U.S. government had not received any formal communication from Tehran indicating that negotiations had been halted.
“They didn’t tell us they were stopping negotiations,” Trump said. “I think the talks will resume.”
The president’s comments came amid reports that Iran had suspended diplomatic contacts with the United States following heightened regional tensions. Iranian officials have not publicly confirmed a timeline for any future discussions, and the status of ongoing diplomatic channels remained unclear Monday.
The United States and Iran have been engaged in efforts aimed at addressing a range of issues, including regional security concerns and Tehran’s nuclear program. The talks have faced repeated setbacks over disagreements regarding sanctions, nuclear restrictions and broader geopolitical disputes.
Trump did not provide details about any upcoming meetings or communications with Iranian representatives but said he remained optimistic that both sides would return to the negotiating table.
“We want peace, and I believe they’ll come back,” he said.
The White House did not immediately elaborate on whether indirect contacts between the two countries were continuing through intermediaries. In recent years, negotiations between Washington and Tehran have frequently relied on third-party mediators and backchannel communications.
Iranian officials have repeatedly stated that future engagement with the United States would depend on developments surrounding regional security and the terms of any potential agreement. Tehran has also emphasized that any deal would need to address its national interests and security concerns.
Analysts said the latest uncertainty underscores the fragile nature of U.S.-Iran diplomacy, which has been marked by periods of engagement followed by abrupt interruptions.
For now, it remains unclear when or whether formal negotiations will resume, though both governments have left open the possibility of future talks. Trump’s remarks suggested the administration believes the current pause, if confirmed, may be temporary rather than a permanent breakdown in diplomatic efforts.