Trump news at a glance: president touts ‘strong talks’ with Iran that Iran says have not happened

Trump claimed Monday that the US and Iran have held talks over the past day with "major points of agreement," suggesting a deal could soon end the conflict between the two countries. Iran's foreign ministry immediately denied the assertion, stating no negotiations have occurred with the US since the bombing campaign began 24 days ago. The conflicting statements reveal a stark disconnect in how the two sides are characterizing the status of their dispute. Trump's assertion of imminent progress contradicts Tehran's position that diplomatic contact has broken down entirely during the current military escalation. The claims underscore the fragile state of US-Iran relations and raise questions about whether either side is genuinely seeking a negotiated resolution.