President Trump refutes claims of halted U.S.-Iran talks
President Donald Trump rejected claims that communication between the U.S. and Iran has ceased, calling them “false and erroneous” and emphasizing that the two sides are in daily contact, including discussions held earlier today. Trump also warned Iran that it is time to finalize a deal “one way or another.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that Iran has begun negotiating aspects of its nuclear program that it previously refused to discuss. “They have agreed to negotiate aspects of their nuclear program that just a month ago, just a year ago, they were refusing to even mention much less in terms of discussions about,” Rubio said. He added, “That is not a guarantee that ultimately it will lead to a deal that’s acceptable to the Senate or acceptable to the American people.” Rubio revealed that Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a ceasefire but has not yet done so. He said this is why the U.S. is now blockading Iranian ships and seizing vessels under sanctions. Rubio stated the blockade is costing Iran hundreds of millions of dollars daily in lost revenue. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is also affecting Americans, with gas prices rising to an average of $4.29 per gallon, according to AAA. Oil prices increased again today. Rubio noted that Iran’s leadership is fractured, which can delay responses to U.S. communications. While talks are ongoing, the White House warned that progress may be slow. Separately, Trump appointed Federal Housing Finance Agency head David Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, a Trump ally, has no known national security or intelligence experience, raising concerns about his qualifications for the role. Critics are questioning whether a housing official should oversee intelligence agencies during global crises, including tensions with Iran. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, postponed after a shooting incident in April, has been rescheduled for July. Trump confirmed his attendance, saying, “We cannot allow lunatics to change our way of life, or even its scheduling.” Enhanced security measures and new access procedures will be implemented for the event.
President Donald Trump rejected claims that communication between the U.S. and Iran has ceased, calling them “false and erroneous” and emphasizing that the two sides are in daily contact, including discussions held earlier today.
Trump also warned Iran that it is time to finalize a deal “one way or another.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that Iran has begun negotiating aspects of its nuclear program that it previously refused to discuss.
“They have agreed to negotiate aspects of their nuclear program that just a month ago, just a year ago, they were refusing to even mention much less in terms of discussions about,” Rubio said. He added, “That is not a guarantee that ultimately it will lead to a deal that’s acceptable to the Senate or acceptable to the American people.”
Rubio revealed that Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a ceasefire but has not yet done so. He said this is why the U.S. is now blockading Iranian ships and seizing vessels under sanctions. Rubio stated the blockade is costing Iran hundreds of millions of dollars daily in lost revenue.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is also affecting Americans, with gas prices rising to an average of $4.29 per gallon, according to AAA. Oil prices increased again today.
Rubio noted that Iran’s leadership is fractured, which can delay responses to U.S. communications. While talks are ongoing, the White House warned that progress may be slow.
Separately, Trump appointed Federal Housing Finance Agency head David Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, a Trump ally, has no known national security or intelligence experience, raising concerns about his qualifications for the role. Critics are questioning whether a housing official should oversee intelligence agencies during global crises, including tensions with Iran.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, postponed after a shooting incident in April, has been rescheduled for July. Trump confirmed his attendance, saying, “We cannot allow lunatics to change our way of life, or even its scheduling.” Enhanced security measures and new access procedures will be implemented for the event.