U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will resume negotiations with Iran and suspend planned military strikes, saying diplomacy offers the best opportunity to ease tensions and reach a broader agreement.

Speaking over the weekend, Trump said the United States had decided to halt military action to give negotiations another chance. He indicated that discussions would focus on regional security issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that military operations could resume if diplomacy fails.

However, Iranian officials have challenged Trump’s remarks. Tehran’s Foreign Ministry stated that no direct negotiations with the United States are currently taking place, emphasizing that ongoing discussions are limited to talks with Oman concerning maritime navigation and shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

The latest developments come after months of heightened tensions marked by intermittent military operations, diplomatic initiatives, and repeated announcements of pauses in U.S. strikes. The uncertainty has continued to fuel concerns over regional stability and global energy markets, particularly because the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.

Despite conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran, regional mediators continue efforts to encourage dialogue and prevent further escalation. Analysts note that while the suspension of planned strikes may reduce immediate tensions, significant differences remain before any comprehensive agreement can be reached.