US President Donald Trump says there is a good chance of progress in talks with Iran, signaling a possible shift from recent military pressure toward diplomacy. The latest comments come after Washington paused military strikes last week, a move that has raised hopes of easing tensions after weeks of escalating attacks.
According to the available details, US and Iranian negotiators are now engaged in what Trump described as very friendly discussions. The immediate goal appears to be breaking a deadlock centered on transit fees and control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.
The Strait of Hormuz dispute matters far beyond the two countries because any disagreement over access, fees or management can quickly affect wider regional stability. That helps explain why signs of movement in the US-Iran talks are being watched closely, even though no final agreement has been announced.
For now, the picture remains uncertain. Trump's remarks suggest momentum, but the core issues in the Iran talks have not yet been resolved, and the outcome will depend on whether both sides can turn a pause in fighting into a workable diplomatic understanding.
