Trump on Talks with Iran: 'They Want to Talk, We Have Time'

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that contacts with Tehran are ongoing and that Washington is in no rush to reach a settlement, news website ynet and Russian news agency Interfax reported. According to Trump, the Iranian side wants to talk and continues to do so.

The statement comes amid regional mediation efforts and ongoing security tensions surrounding shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside concerns within the international community over potential renewed U.S. strikes following the midterm elections.

Further details regarding the substance of the talks between the sides have not yet been released.