Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03pm on 26 Mar 2026,Thursday International
Donald Trump said Iran is “begging” for negotiations amid the ongoing US–Iran War 2026, describing Iranians as “lousy fighters but great negotiators.” Speaking at his first Cabinet meeting since the conflict began, Trump insisted pressure for talks is coming from Tehran, not United States, while signalling uncertainty over whether Washington will engage. He also suggested Iran may have “missed its chance” by not negotiating earlier. However, Iranian officials denied any ongoing talks, rejecting a recent US proposal as one-sided and favouring American and Israeli interests, though they indicated diplomacy could resume if Washington adopts a more “realistic” approach.
