Trump Says US in Talks With Iran, But Tehran Not Ready for Deal

US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that the United States is in discussions with Iran to end the conflict, which entered its third week. Trump stated Tehran was not yet ready for a deal, though he suggested they were "getting pretty close." This contradicts Iran's foreign minister, who denied any talks were underway. Trump expressed skepticism about reaching an agreement, citing uncertainty about Iran's leadership structure after the deaths of supreme leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of officials during the initial US-Israeli attacks on February 28. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, dismissed the possibility of talks, stating Iran was "stable and strong enough" and had no reason to negotiate with the US after previous failed engagements. The conflict has spread across the Middle East and roiled global markets, though specific impacts on Nigeria are not detailed.

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