US Agrees to Continue Iran Talks Amid Renewed Military Tensions
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States and Iran will continue diplomatic talks despite escalating hostilities. This week, US strikes on Iranian sites resulted in at least 17 deaths and 115 injuries in Iran. Trump declared that a ceasefire reached last month is over, while Iran disputed this, stating it had not requested talks. Concurrently, satellite imagery indicates Iran has begun repairing parts of its nuclear infrastructure, raising questions about compliance with a memorandum of understanding signed in late June. The US is demanding Iran halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, where recent conflicts have driven oil prices higher. Regional mediators are reportedly working to de-escalate tensions, with Qatari negotiators meeting Iranian officials.
Published 1 day ago • 10 Jul 2026, 10:03 PM IST