US-Iran talks not dead despite Trump remarks, Israeli officials say
According to assessments in Jerusalem reported by Ynet, negotiations between the US and Iran have not formally ended despite sharp remarks from US President Donald Trump suggesting Washington no longer needs a deal with Tehran. Israeli officials believe Iran remains firm on its conditions, while Washington sees little prospect for an agreement under current terms. The US administration continues diplomatic efforts to ensure that if military action is taken, it can argue all diplomatic avenues were exhausted. The central dilemma for Trump remains choosing between continued economic pressure or renewed military action. Trump had previously instructed Vice President JD Vance to step away from Iran negotiations to focus on domestic issues. Meanwhile, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has rejected direct talks and maintained hardline conditions.