Iran denied it was in talks with Washington, despite claims by Trump to the contrary.

Nuclear experts urged President Trump to keep Iran’s nuclear program at the center of talks, warning Tehran could seek sanctions relief before addressing its remaining nuclear capabilities.

Iran’s leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump. By Michael Crowley Michael Crowley covers the State Department and U.S. foreign policy. He has reported from nearly three dozen countries.

President Trump warned he's giving Iran one last chance or risk "decapitation" as the two sides disagreed whether new negotiations were underway.

Trump said talks will restart on Monday after he called off strikes on Iran, but a pattern of on again, off again fighting casts doubt on progress toward a lasting peace.

He said that a plan was in place for US forces to carry out “the biggest attack since World War II” on Sunday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

Also: Yesterday, the interim commanding general of the D.C. National Guard confirmed that the D.C. deployment will continue until January 2029 or until Trump ends the mission. Trump ordered his new helipad to be redone after weeks of expedited work.

Trump says he'll order American forces to hold off on strikes he had threatened against Iran, claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the war.

Live Updates: Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying amid US-Iran tensions, with negotiations progressing and mixed signals on a deal, while the waterway remains open for commercial vessels.