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WATCH: Trump claims U.S. and Iran are holding talks, Iran wants 'to make a deal'

WATCH: Trump claims U.S. and Iran are holding talks, Iran wants 'to make a deal'

Summary

President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. is in talks with an Iranian leader. He mentioned that the discussions involved his Middle East envoy and son-in-law. Trump did not specify who the Iranian leader is.

Key Facts

  • President Trump claims the U.S. is talking with an unnamed Iranian leader.
  • The talks happened on Sunday evening.
  • Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, took part in the talks.
  • Trump did not disclose the identity of the Iranian leader involved.
  • He clarified that the U.S. has not spoken with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
  • Trump indicated that the discussions would continue beyond Sunday.

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