"They want to make a deal. They are talking to our people... we have people wanting to negotiate, [but] we have no idea who they are. Despite his skepticism that Tehran is ready to make a deal, Trump said he's not opposed to talks with the Iranians because sometimes good things come out of it."
"The president is always open to a deal. But he's not negotiating from a position of weakness. He's not backing away from the reasons this conflict started. A senior U.S. official dismissed Iran's demand for reparations as part of a peace deal, but said Trump was open to a deal that would let Iran integrate with the rest of the world and make money from their oil."
Communication between U.S. and Iranian officials has occurred through text messages, with Araghchi attempting to engage Witkoff on ending the conflict. President Trump acknowledged Iran's desire to negotiate but expressed skepticism about whether communicating officials have authorization to make deals. Trump noted uncertainty about Iran's decision-making structure due to deceased officials and an unseen new supreme leader. A senior U.S. official rejected Iran's reparations demands but indicated Trump would consider a deal allowing Iran economic integration and oil revenue. Iranian officials have publicly denied holding ceasefire negotiations with the Trump administration, claiming disinterest in temporary arrangements.
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