Trump Confirms Deep Talks with Iran Amid Military Readiness

President Donald Trump confirmed on July 27, 2026, that the U.S. is in deep negotiations with Iran while maintaining readiness for military action if diplomacy fails.

The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iran for 13 consecutive nights prior to July 24, though bombing paused over the weekend of July 26-27.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on July 27 for his eighth meeting with Trump this year to discuss the ongoing conflict.