President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday the US was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to…

Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf at first dismissed talks took place, insisting Trump’s claim was ‘fake news’ designed to soothe markets

Tehran denied negotiations that delayed US strikes and Trump was vague on the details, but talks signal renewed push for peace from regional powers

President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

But I can change it: Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.

"Operation Epic Fury continues unabated" to achieve President Donald Trump's military objectives, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Tehran skeptical of president’s offer – and troop deployments for potential ground operations – suggest claim of imminent end to war not credible

This does not mean the door is shut, as Iran's tough stance may be more about setting conditions than rejecting diplomacy.

The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday to “get serious” about a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, after its foreign minister said…