Trump Says Iran Deal Could Happen 'Over The Weekend', Tehran Insists No 'Tangible' Progress

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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 “over 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.