Donald Trump says Iran "wants a settlement as soon as possible" amid accord talk

In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump presented an Iran accord as a live prospect and pointed to energy prices as a favorable sign. The remarks came as Israel awaited post-election government talks and watched for new fighting with Iran; the U.S. confirmed small-scale strikes Monday on Iran’s Qeshem Island. Vice President JD Vance said Washington had held positive talks with Tehran and that Trump retained military and nonmilitary options. He also said any deal must verifiably keep Iran from restoring its nuclear effort. Iran said it could accept an accord if U.S. demands were met but warned that an attack would bring a strong response, according to the article.