Trump says US holding 'good talks' with Iran, prefers deal over conflict

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the United States is holding "good talks" with Iran, telling Fox News that reaching a deal with Tehran is preferable to continuing a conflict. "It is better to make a deal with Iran than to destroy the rest of the country," Trump said in the interview, adding that Washington holds "an extremely strong position" in the negotiations. Trump said he preferred to avoid targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, signaling an effort to keep military escalation in check while diplomacy continues. The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic contacts between the two governments. The US administration is seeking progress on limiting Iran's uranium enrichment activities and reducing its support for regional militia groups, with Trump's broader posture on Iran centered on long-standing calls for a negotiated deal that addresses the nuclear program. The White House has said significant ground was covered in previous rounds of talks but that key issues remain unresolved. No further details on the next round of negotiations were immediately available.