Trump Claims 'Very Good Conversations' with Iran Despite Ongoing Conflict and Contradictory Actions

President Trump repeatedly stated the U.S. was having 'very good conversations' with Iran and expressed optimism about peace talks, claiming 'most of the points are already negotiated' and a deal had 'a very good chance' of completion. However, these statements contradicted the reality on the ground: the U.S. had just seized an Iranian cargo ship, Iran refused to participate in a second round of talks, and Trump simultaneously threatened to attack Iran's civil infrastructure if no agreement was reached. The mixed messaging continued a pattern of Trump making optimistic claims about negotiations while taking aggressive military actions, creating confusion about U.S. policy during an active conflict.

"We have very good conversations going on. It's working out very well. The concept of the deal is done. I think we have a very good chance to get it completed." — Statement made to press despite U.S. having just seized Iranian cargo ship, Iran refusing second round of talks, and Trump simultaneously threatening attacks on Iranian civil infrastructure