diplomacy

Iran ‘wise to make deal with Trump, diplomacy first option, says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday said diplomacy remains US President Donald Trump’s first option before considering military action against Iran over the nuclear deal. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP) Leavitt … Read more

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

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After passing notes for three-and-a-half hours Tuesday, Iranian and American negotiators departed their indirect talks in Geneva with an agreement to keep talking. What they’re talking about, exactly, remains an open question. It’s unclear if the two sides are focused just on Iran’s nuclear program or other issues like the country’s ballistic missiles. Iran’s top … Read more