What did President Trump say about the prospects of US-Iran talks, and what condition did he set for negotiations?

Trump stated at the White House that 'They want to desperately meet and until they’re ready to meet in a meaningful way we have no interest' in talks, explicitly downplaying near-term prospects for negotiations and conditioning any dialogue on Iran’s willingness to engage 'in a meaningful way.'

What new geographic areas in Iran were struck by US forces, and how does this fit into the broader pattern of attacks?

US forces struck a military site near Tabriz in north-western Iran—the first reported strike there since hostilities worsened two weeks ago—and also hit Abdanan and Chovar in western Iran near the Iraqi border; these attacks marked the 11th consecutive day of US strikes on Iranian territory.

US Widens Strikes on Iran as Trump Downplays Prospects of Talks

Jul 22, 2026

The US expanded airstrikes on Iran while President Trump dismissed near-term negotiations, escalating regional tensions. Consequently, oil prices surged above $94 per barrel amid fears of supply disruptions from Houthi maritime threats.

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