U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran could “telephone” if it wants to negotiate an end to the two-month war, reiterating that Tehran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. His remarks came as Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Russia on Monday for talks with President Vladimir Putin , seeking support amid stalled diplomatic efforts. Araqchi had earlier visited Pakistan and Oman . A ceasefire has halted full-scale fighting in the conflict, which began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. However, no agreement has been reached on terms to fo

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran could “telephone” if it wants to negotiate an end to the two-month war, reiterating that Tehran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.

His remarks came as Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Russia on Monday for talks with President Vladimir Putin, seeking support amid stalled diplomatic efforts. Araqchi had earlier visited Pakistan and Oman.

A ceasefire has halted full-scale fighting in the conflict, which began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. However, no agreement has been reached on terms to formally end the war.

Efforts to revive negotiations have faltered after Washington cancelled a planned visit to Islamabad by its envoys, signaling a setback for direct U.S. engagement.

At the center of the impasse is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. Iran has largely closed the strait, while the United States has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, moves that have heightened tensions and complicated diplomatic progress.

The conflict has had wide-ranging global consequences, killing thousands, disrupting energy markets, and driving up oil prices. Economists say the fallout has fueled inflation and darkened the outlook for global economic growth.

Despite the pause in hostilities, analysts warn the ceasefire remains fragile, with both sides holding firm positions and no clear pathway to a lasting settlement.

The fighting has eased, but with negotiations stalled and strategic tensions centered on key oil routes, a durable end to the war remains uncertain

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