Trump calls Iran's current leaders 'very reasonable' as Pakistan prepares to host talks

President Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran are engaging in direct and indirect talks, with Iran's new leaders described as "very reasonable." Pakistan is preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the month-long war, while Iran warns against a U.S.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• President Trump stated that the U.S.
• and Iran are engaging in direct and indirect talks, with Iran's new leaders described as "very reasonable." Pakistan is preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the month-long war, while Iran…
• ground invasion.
• Thousands of additional U.S.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• troops have arrived in the region.
• President Trump stated that the U.S.
• and Iran are engaging in direct and indirect talks, with Iran's new leaders described as "very reasonable." Pakistan is preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the month-long war, while Iran…
• ground invasion.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• and Iran are engaging in direct and indirect talks, with Iran's new leaders described as "very reasonable." Pakistan is preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the month-long war, while Iran…
• ground invasion.
• Thousands of additional U.S.