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Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate

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Posted on April 26, 2026

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WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said in an interview on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing" on Sunday that Iran can reach out to the United Stated if it wants to negotiate an end

Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate

Trump Discusses Potential Negotiations with Iran

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Trump Invites Iran to Initiate Talks

WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran can reach out to the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the war between the two countries.

Comments Made During Fox News Interview

"If they want to talk, they can come to us, or they can call us. You know, there is a telephone. We have nice, secure lines," Trump said in an interview on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing."

Diplomatic Developments and Setbacks

Envoys' Trip to Pakistan Canceled

Trump canceled a trip by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday, dealing a new setback to peace prospects after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi departed Islamabad after speaking only to Pakistani officials.

Araqchi's Continued Efforts

Araqchi has since returned to Pakistan despite the absence of U.S. counterparts.

(Reporting by Katharine Jackson and Ryan Patrick Jones; Editing by Caitlin Webber)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump canceled U.S. envoys’ trip to Pakistan—Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—underscoring growing impatience with Tehran’s response to negotiations (apnews.com).
  • While a ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, remains in effect since April 8, diplomatic efforts remain deadlocked and Iran demands the U.S. remove operational obstacles like the blockade before renewed talks (apnews.com).
  • Trump’s comment signals the ball is in Tehran’s court for diplomacy, but underlying tensions—including Iran’s warning of retaliation if U.S. aggression continues—cast doubt on immediate progress (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did President Trump say about Iran on Fox News?
President Trump said that Iran can reach out to the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the war.
Where did President Trump make his comment regarding Iran?
He made the comment during an interview on Fox News' 'The Sunday Briefing'.
Who reported on Trump's statement to Fox News?
The statement was reported by Reuters journalists Katharine Jackson and Ryan Patrick Jones.
What was the main topic of Trump's Fox News interview?
The main topic was the possibility of Iran contacting the US to negotiate an end to current hostilities.

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