diplomacyWednesday, August 26, 20262 sources
Trump Declares No Rush to Resume Negotiations with Iran
Donald Trump stated he is 'not in a hurry' to revive talks with Iran, emphasizing no set timeline for Iran's return to the negotiating table. The remarks were made during separate interviews with Middle East Eye and Al Jazeera. The comments reflect a shift in U.S. diplomatic posture toward Iran.
During an interview with Middle East Eye, Trump explicitly said he is 'not in a hurry' to resume negotiations with Tehran. The statement was made on August 26, 2026. In a separate interview with Al Jazeera, Trump reiterated that he has 'no time schedule' for Iran to return to the negotiating table. Both statements were published on the same day, with Middle East Eye reporting at 14:25 UTC and Al Jazeera at 14:16 UTC. The remarks suggest a deliberate pause in diplomatic engagement with Iran, potentially signaling a new approach to the ongoing tensions.
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IndependentMiddle East EyeAug 26, 06:25 PM
Trump says he is 'not in a hurry' to revive talks with Tehran - Middle East EyeTrump says he is 'not in a hurry' to revive talks with Tehran Middle East Eye
IndependentAl JazeeraAug 26, 06:16 PM
Trump tells Al Jazeera ‘not in a hurry’ for Iran to return to talks'I have no time schedule,' Trump says when asked when he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.