White House Shifts Iran Talks to Private Channels: No Negotiations via Media

In a statement to CBS News, Assistant Press Secretary Olivia Wells emphasized that these matters are highly sensitive and that the U.S. will avoid "bargaining through the press." The administration underscored President Donald Trump's stance: maintaining control over the negotiation process to prioritize American interests and ensure that Iran never attains nuclear weaponry.

Tensions remain high as the U.S. and Israel continue to pressure Tehran to halt uranium enrichment. Recently, President Trump referred to Iran’s enriched uranium as "nuclear dust" on social media, demanding its surrender—despite his previous claims that military actions had neutralized Iran's nuclear capabilities. Tehran, however, maintains that nuclear issues are currently off the table for discussion. This strategic standoff sets a complex backdrop as both nations engage in highly confidential and critical diplomatic maneuvers.