President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will win a war against Iran "one way or another," reiterating his position as diplomatic channels remain uncertain.
Trump confirmed that the American negotiating team had spoken with Iranian officials through mediators. "We're going to win," Trump said. "As far as I'm concerned, it's going to be one way or the other. It's going to go pretty quickly."
The statement came after Trump rejected the most recent ceasefire proposal from Tehran. Iran, for its part, said it has "no plans" to negotiate with Washington over ending the conflict, according to officials.
Reuters reported that Qatari mediators were preparing for separate meetings as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts, though the exact scope and timing of those discussions remained unclear.
The apparent return to dialogue occurs despite the public positions taken by both sides. Trump's comments underscore his administration's stance on the matter, while Iran's denial of plans to resume negotiations with Washington suggests significant obstacles remain in any potential peace process.