Trump rejects push for Iran truce talks as mediation efforts stall - Reuters

The administration of President Donald Trump has turned down attempts by Middle Eastern allies to launch diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

According to three sources, several regional countries had sought to open a channel for ceasefire discussions after the conflict began two weeks ago with a large-scale US-Israeli air campaign against Iranian targets.

Iran, however, has also ruled out the possibility of a ceasefire for now. Two senior Iranian sources told Reuters that Tehran insists any negotiations can only begin after US and Israeli strikes stop.