Trump claims Iran wants to talk after military strikes, Tehran denies contact

Donald Trump said the United States is doing 'very well' in its conflict with Iran and claimed that Tehran now wants to negotiate, an offer he says he has accepted. He described talks as 'productive' and took credit for what he called Iran's 'surrender' and apology to neighbors, while also sharing a 'succession plan' for Tehran's leadership.

Iranian officials have been defiant, denying any contact with the U.S. government. Tehran's media framed the situation as one of attrition, with the country pursuing a strategy of endurance against U.S. pressure. Trump had previously threatened Iranian power plants and warned the country to 'get serious before it's too late.'

The situation remains one of public claims and counter-claims, with Trump asserting diplomatic progress and military success, while Iranian state media maintains a posture of defiance and denies the U.S. narrative.