U.S. tells Iran it is ready to meet and negotiate a deal

"The three countries that worked with the Trump administration on the Gaza ceasefire deal want U.S.-Iran negotiations to prevent a regional war. White House officials say Trump hasn't made a final decision on a strike against Iran and remains open to a diplomatic solution. U.S. officials say President Trump's recent comments about negotiations aren't a bluff, but the U.S. doesn't know if Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will authorize his diplomats to cut a deal that will be acceptable to the U.S."

"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CNN on Sunday that "friendly countries" are trying to build confidence between the U.S. and Iran, calling these efforts "fruitful." "I see the possibility of another talk if the U.S. negotiations team follows what President Trump said: to come to a fair and equitable deal to ensure there are no nuclear weapons," he said."

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar are arranging a meeting in Ankara this week between White House envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Iranian officials. The three countries, which helped negotiate the Gaza ceasefire with the Trump administration, want U.S.-Iran negotiations to prevent a wider regional war. White House officials say President Trump has not made a final decision on a strike and remains open to a diplomatic solution. U.S. officials say Trump's public openness to talks appears genuine but uncertainty remains whether Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will authorize an acceptable deal. Qatar, Egypt and Turkey are coordinating diplomacy through visits, calls and contacts between senior officials.

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