Published: June 4, 2026 ⢠5:54 AM IST · Updated: June 4, 2026 ⢠7:45 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Trump Says Iran Deal Could Happen 'Over The Weekend', Tehran Insists No 'Tangible' Progress Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 05:54 IST Iran said communication channels with Washington remain open and messages continue to be exchanged, but stressed that there has been no "tangible" progress in the talks.
Rapid Read The contrasting statements come as fresh US and Iranian military actions test the durability of the April 8 ceasefire that halted more than a month of fighting triggered by the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed optimism that negotiations with Iran could produce a breakthrough āover the weekend", even as Tehran insisted that no meaningful progress had been made in talks aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said discussions with Iran were proceeding positively despite renewed hostilities in the region.