Trump vows to confront Putin over Iran war claim as talks with Tehran resume

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump, on Air Force One on his way to Michigan, said he has ‘plenty of time’ to deal with Iran (Getty Images)President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is engaged in "good talks" with Iran, indicating a potential for a deal to resolve the conflict, but warned that US air strikes would resume if negotiations fail. This announcement came after Washington abruptly suspended a two-week campaign of air strikes against Iran on Saturday, marking a significant strategic shift in the ongoing five-month conflict. Despite Trump’s comments, Tehran appeared to immediately test the pause in US military action, with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reporting drone attacks on Monday. Saudi Arabia confirmed shooting down drones aimed at petroleum targets, including in its capital Riyadh, and attributed these attacks to Iran-backed armed groups operating from Iraq. Separately, Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen claimed responsibility for targeting the 1,200-km East-West Pipeline, which transports oil to Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea port of Yanbu, in retaliation for alleged Saudi drone incursions. Trump also said Monday that he will ask Russia about reports it provided satellite imagery to assist Iran. "I'll ask Putin about it," Trump said. "We'll find out."In fullIran-US war latest: Tehran threatens retaliation after accusing Ukraine of missile strike on tanker in Caspian SeaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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