President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the United States and Iran are currently in talks. He said he has not made a decision on whether to launch military strikes against the country.
What the talks cover
Trump did not offer details on the content or location of the discussions. The confirmation comes after months of rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program and its support for militant groups in the Middle East.
Military option still open
The president's remarks leave the door open for potential military action. When asked directly about the possibility of strikes, Trump said he is still deliberating. That stance keeps both diplomatic and military paths on the table for now.
Prediction market sees slim odds for UAE meeting
A political prediction market is betting against a high-profile diplomatic meeting in the near future. The market shows a contract for a US-Iran meeting in the United Arab Emirates by September 30, 2026, trading at a YES price of 0.1 cents — implying just a 0.1% probability that such an event will occur.
That low number suggests traders see little chance of a formal summit between the two countries within the next two and a half years, even as Trump confirms lower-level talks are happening now.
It remains unclear when or where the next round of discussions will take place. The president did not specify a timeline for his decision on military strikes.
