President Donald J. Trump said the U.S. held "very good talks" with Iran over the last 24 hours [1].
These statements suggest a potential shift in diplomatic relations between the two nations, which could impact global nuclear proliferation efforts and stability in the Middle East.
Speaking during a press briefing in Washington, D.C., on May 6, 2026, Trump said a nuclear-related deal is "very possible" [1, 2]. He said the discussions were aimed at easing regional tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons [1, 2].
"We’ve had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours. A deal is very possible," Trump said [1].
Despite these remarks, the Iranian government has contradicted the U.S. president's account. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that no talks with the United States took place [3]. The spokesperson said that recent missile launches by Iran were a response to regional provocations rather than a prelude to diplomatic negotiations [3].
Trump said that any future agreement must be stringent regarding the development of atomic capabilities. "Any agreement must make sure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon," Trump said [2].
While the U.S. president expressed optimism about the possibility of a deal, he also said that the U.S. could take further action if these diplomatic efforts fail [2]. This warning comes as Iran continues to conduct missile tests in the region [3].
“"We’ve had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours. A deal is very possible."”
The stark contradiction between the White House and the Iranian Foreign Ministry suggests a high level of diplomatic volatility. While the U.S. is signaling a willingness to negotiate a new nuclear framework, the simultaneous Iranian missile activity and official denials indicate that trust remains low and the risk of military escalation persists.
