# Trump says US is in talks with Iran and hopes for a deal

https://mins.news/en/item/14610

- TASS, 2026-08-05 23:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169485

> US President Donald Trump says the United States is negotiating with Iran. He expresses hope that the discussions will lead to an agreement. Trump also says he does not want to kill people. His remarks present the talks as an effort to reach a deal while emphasizing his stated opposition to loss of life.

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