Trump: Iran Talks Continuing at “Rapid Pace” as Tehran Threatens “Other Fronts”
President Donald Trump said Iran talks are continuing at a “rapid pace”, directly contradicting Monday’s Iranian state media report that Iran had suspended indirect talks with the United States. Iran responded by threatening “other fronts” in the war, framing the move as a response to what Tehran considers US and Israeli ceasefire violations. The Trump intervention with Netanyahu over Beirut and the announcement of an Israel-Hezbollah cessation may have unlocked Iran’s re-engagement with the framework deal track.
The Trump “rapid pace” framing builds on Monday’s “over the next week” signal and represents a structural escalation of US-side optimism on the framework. The Iran-side counter — the “other fronts” threat — is consistent with Tehran maintaining bargaining leverage even as the talks resume. The structural question remains whether Trump’s requested amendments to the deal draft are cosmetic or substantive. The framework as drafted: 60-day ceasefire extension; Strait of Hormuz reopened with no tolls; Iran clears mines deployed in the strait; US lifts naval blockade; Iran sells oil freely under sanctions waivers; nuclear-programme talks begin during the 60 days. Iranian state media said Tehran would receive billions in frozen funds. The next 24-72 hours are the binding window for a signed deal.