Trump Signals Openness to Direct Engagement With Iran

President Trump said the US would 'choose to engage' with Iran, stating 'the concept of which we are open to,' a shift from earlier rejections of negotiations with Tehran, according to a Times of Israel live update; he separately touted record US weapons production, including Patriot, THAAD and Tomahawk deliveries to Middle Eastern forces.

Why this matters. A public opening from Trump toward talks with Tehran could set up the first direct diplomatic channel since the war escalated, even as US weapons shipments to regional partners continue at pace.