Trump says Iran and US are talking to avert military escalation

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 1, 2026 at 08:29 AM
Trump says Iran and US are talking to avert military escalation

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In February 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that the US and Iran are engaged in discussions aimed at preventing military escalation. According to Trump, Iran is "seriously talking" with the US, and he expressed hope that these talks could lead to a nuclear agreement. Despite the ongoing dialogue, Trump reiterated his decision to deploy "powerful ships" to the Gulf region. The purpose of these actions, according to Trump, is to de-escalate tensions and potentially reach a new nuclear deal with Iran. The location of these talks was not specified in the report.

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