Trump says Iran talks going 'very good', more information to come by day end

After failing to reach a peace deal last week, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that ongoing talks with Iran are progressing positively and that more information will be available by end of the day.

“We’re talking to them…very good conversations are going on. Will have some information by end of the day,” the US President said reported Reuters.

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The remarks come even as Trump has signalled a tougher stance on the fragile ceasefire currently in place earlier in the day.

He warned that the United States may not extend the truce beyond its April 22 deadline if a deal is not finalised, raising the prospect of renewed military action.

“Maybe I won’t extend it…we’ll have to start dropping bombs again,” Trump had said, while adding that a naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in force regardless of whether the ceasefire continues.

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Despite the warning, he expressed confidence that an agreement could still be reached.

However, Iranian officials struck a more cautious note, indicating that no date has been fixed for the next round of negotiations. Saeed Khatibzadeh said discussions are currently focused on finalising a “framework of understanding” before any fresh meeting is scheduled.

“We don’t want to enter into any negotiation or meeting which is doomed to fail,” Khatibzadeh said, adding that while “significant progress” had been made in earlier talks, disagreements over U.S. demands, particularly on Iran’s nuclear programme, had prevented a breakthrough. He stressed that Tehran would not accept conditions that place it outside the bounds of international law.

The latest comments follow inconclusive high-level talks in Islamabad, the most significant direct engagement between the two sides since the Iranian Revolution. While Trump suggested further discussions could take place soon, diplomatic sources have expressed doubts over the feasibility of immediate talks given logistical challenges.

Tensions also persist around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.

Iran has maintained that it will allow safe passage of commercial vessels in line with ceasefire terms but warned of “repercussions” if the United States fails to honour its commitments.