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Trump says ‘open’ to engaging with Iran

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On September 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social network that he is open to engaging in talks with Iran regarding the ongoing war in West Asia. This comes after weeks of reluctance from Trump about initiating negotiations. He also predicted an end to the conflict shortly before or after the upcoming midterm elections in November 2026, suggesting potential significant drops in oil prices as a result.

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U.S. President Donald Trump backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie called for his impeachment, with Attorney General Todd Blanche stating Hegseth was "doing a phenomenal job." The cost of the ongoing war with Iran reached $33.4 billion by mid-June according to military estimates, and could rise further monthly based on projections from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Meanwhile, Trump downplayed his role in rising oil prices, instead blaming Ukraine for targeting Russia's refineries and causing diesel shortages. He claimed both sides agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure to stabilize fuel prices. Additionally, Trump said he was open to peace talks with Iran but maintained the final decision would rest with him.

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Narrative

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (September 14, 2026) he was open to holding talks with Iran, after weeks of saying it was too early to make a deal with Tehran to end the war in West Asia.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-14

🔮 I will determine whether or not the U.S.A. will choose to engage - The concept of which we are open to," Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social network.

2026-09-14 · The Hindu

Trump says ‘open’ to engaging with Iran · assertive framing

Claims (6 extracted, 1 hedged)

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (September 14, 2026) he was open to holding talks with Iran, after weeks of saying it was too early to make a deal with Tehran to end the war in West Asia. asserted

it → say → Asia

"The failing Nation of Iran wants to make a deal, quickly and badly. asserted

Nation → fail → deal

I will determine whether or not the U.S.A. will choose to engage - The concept of which we are open to," Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social network. asserted

Trump → determine → network

Mr. Trump reiterated on Sunday (September 13, 2026) that he expected the Iran war to end this year, possibly just after midterm elections due in the United States in November, resulting in a drop in oil prices. uncertain

war → reiterate → prices

“Iran will end right after - maybe before - but it’ll end right after the midterms. asserted

it → end → midterms

Gasoline’s going to drop like a rock,” Mr. Trump said. asserted

Trump → go → rock