Trump Says US in Talks With Iran’s Parliament Speaker President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. government is negotiating with Iran’s parliament speaker to end the Iran war and potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump indicated communication with Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and suggested an outcome would be known in about a week. However, Iranian officials have denied that any direct talks have taken place, with Ghalibaf calling U.S. actions a “Big Mistake.”

• President Trump announced U.S. negotiations with Iran’s parliament speaker to end the Iran war.
• The goal of the talks is potentially to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• Trump identified Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf as the Iranian official he is communicating with.
• Iranian officials have denied the existence of any direct negotiations.
• Ghalibaf criticized U.S. actions as promoting “desires as news” while issuing threats.