Trump, Iran in Talks for Peace Deal

0:00President Trump announced that the United States is in talks with a respected Iranian leader, saying Iran is eager for a deal to end the four-week war. He extended a key deadline by five days, giving Iran more time to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or risk strikes on its power plants. Earlier this week, Trump revealed that U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with the Iranian representative on Sunday. A potential agreement could involve the U.S. taking Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. Iranian officials denied any such discussions, calling it a U.S. tactic to lower energy prices. The news drove oil prices down sharply, and boosted stock markets, offering some relief after weekend threats between the two sides. Countries like Turkey and Egypt stepped in with mediation efforts, holding talks with both the U.S. and Iran to push for de-escalation. The conflict has already claimed over 2,000 lives, including more than 1,500 in Iran, over 1,000 in Lebanon, and others across the region.

1:02Strikes continue, with Israel hitting targets in Tehran and battling Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, while global food and fuel costs keep rising. As more U.S. forces arrive in the Middle East and deadlines loom, both sides are weighing their next moves amid hopes that diplomacy might finally take hold. You've been listening to Dallas News today, I-Powered Local News.