US President Donald Trump says Washington remains in contact with Iran but doubts Tehran is ready for serious negotiations as tensions and military exchanges continue across the Middle East. Speaking amid the ongoing conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, Trump suggested diplomatic channels are open but indicated the conditions for a deal are not yet acceptable. Iranian officials have rejected claims that they are seeking a ceasefire or negotiations, insisting they will continue defending the country while regional fighting intensifies and global concerns grow over oil routes and stability in the Gulf.
