Donald Trump insists Iran is still interested in cutting a peace deal despite Tehran rejecting the US plan. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent, Julian Borger

Editorial: The US president claims progress in talks with Iran, but uncertainty persists. Meanwhile, Israel advances West Bank annexation under cover of a crisis

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…