US President Donald Trump said Iran had offered a “gift” as a goodwill gesture during ongoing talks to end the nearly month-long conflict.
“We are negotiating right now,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday (March 24), adding that several senior officials were involved in the talks.
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“Presence” associated with energy flows
Trump declined to provide details but said the offer “worth an enormous amount of money” was linked to energy flows through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
The waterway, a key global oil shipping route, has been at the center of the conflict, disrupting markets and driving up energy prices.
Meeting of the highest representatives
Trump said key members of his administration — including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — are actively involved in the negotiations.
“They’re talking to us and they’re talking sense. It all starts with the fact that they can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.
He added: “Nobody knows who to talk to, but we’re actually talking to the right people and they want to make a deal so badly you have no idea how much they want to make it.”
Uncertainty about interview structure
Despite Trump’s optimism, uncertainty remains about who exactly represents Iran, the structure of the talks and the scope of any deal.
Reports indicate that US and regional mediators are exploring high-level peace talks, possibly within days, but are awaiting a response from Tehran.
Army building continues
Even as diplomatic signals emerge, the Pentagon is strengthening its presence in the region. US Marines are deployed and a brigade combat team from the 82nd Airborne Division is expected to be deployed to support operations.
The two-track approach underscores Washington’s strategy of combining diplomacy with military pressure.
Delaying strikes
Trump reiterated that the US is delaying strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, giving Tehran a five-day window to reach a deal.
