US is in communication with Iran, White House says

US is in communication with Iran, White House says
Summary
  • US President Donald Trump said Monday he is not offering Iran “anything” and added that he is not even talking to the Iranian officials following US strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities.

  • US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would consider lifting sanctions against Iran, including those targeting its oil exports, if the country shows "it can be peaceful".

  • Burial ceremonies were held in Iran on Sunday for several senior Revolutionary Guard commanders killed in Israeli strikes during the 12-day conflict.

  • Deputy Iranian FM denies any planned meetings with US officials, dismisses Trump’s remarks.

  • Parliament approved a law that strengthens penalties for collaboration with Israel, the United States, and other countries deemed hostile to Iran's security and interests.

  • Members of Iran's parliament on Sunday stepped up accusations against UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi while denying the existence of the ceasefire with Israel.

  • Chief of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff voiced doubts about the durability of the current ceasefire in a phone call with Saudi Arabia’s defense minister.

  • US President Trump lashed out at Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's latest speech, saying he ought to thank the Trump for saving his life and saying all sanctions relief would be shelved.

  • Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed never to surrender to the United States in his first video appearance since a ceasefire, declaring victory in the conflict with Israel and the United States.