Trump says US is not negotiating with Iran and that a resolution will come fairly soon

Summary

US President Donald Trump said Washington is not negotiating with Iran and that the situation will be resolved 'fairly soon'. Speaking to reporters, he said, 'No, I think we're not negotiating,' and added, 'We are going to have something one way or the other that'll happen fairly soon.' He also said most people seem to think it will come after the election. Hindustan Times reported that the remarks came as the US was reportedly weighing fresh strikes on Iran, and that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told parliament the confrontation with Washington had placed Tehran in a 'super-challenge'.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   22 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports, in its live coverage of the Iran war, that US President Donald Trump denied negotiations with Iran and said the situation will resolve 'fairly soon'.

2. Hindustan Times

   22 Oct 2026, 05:34 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Trump said 'something will happen fairly soon' with Iran as the US mulls fresh strikes, and that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told parliament the confrontation had placed Tehran in a 'super-challenge'.

3. Middle East Eye

   22 Oct 2026, 05:41 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that Trump told reporters, 'No, I think we're not negotiating,' said something will happen 'fairly soon', and said most people seem to think it will come after the election.