Iran war latest: Flurry of diplomacy after Trump halts strikes

Iran said there are no talks underway with the United States and no plans for any meetings. This contradicts US President Donald Trump's claim that talks would take place, which he cited as a reason for calling off attacks on Iran. According to Al-Monitor, Trump had announced plans for massive attacks on Iran over the weekend, only to cancel them at the last minute.

The US and Iran have been in a state of heightened tension, with Trump threatening a major attack on Iran if it does not agree to a pact to end the conflict. Trump said Iran had one last chance to strike a deal, warning of "decapitation" if they did not comply, as reported by Daily Maverick.

Trump also responded to recent opinion polls showing slipping public support, dismissing them as "fake" and claiming his real approval ratings are the highest they have ever been. According to Live Mint, Trump cited his administration's record on taxes, jobs, and foreign policy as reasons why he believes voters continue to back him.

Brief written by urgent.news from Al-Monitor, The Hill, Associated Press, Live Mint, Daily Maverick — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.