Trump says US is talking with Iran, outcome to be seen

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the United States is holding talks with Iran and will assess how they develop. "We're talking with the Iranians, we'll see what happens," Trump said in remarks, adding that the US had been preparing for its largest attack since World War II before the Iranians asked to negotiate. Trump said the US has struck Iran hard and that reaching a deal would be preferable. He also stressed that Iran cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran had received messages indicating US readiness to return to its commitments. The remarks point to a new phase in the recent diplomatic exchanges between Washington and Tehran.