Trump says talks with Iran continuing amid tensions

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 4, 2026 at 08:11 AM

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US President Donald Trump stated that talks with Iran are ongoing to reduce tensions in the Gulf region. The announcement comes despite a recent incident in which a US military aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone that approached its aircraft in the Arabian Sea. The drone was reportedly intercepted by US forces on February 4, 2026. Trump's comments suggest that diplomatic efforts continue to de-escalate the situation. The location of the talks is not specified, but they are believed to be taking place in the region. The reasons for the ongoing negotiations and the incident with the Iranian drone are unclear at this time.

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