White House says plans for Iran talks remain 'fluid'

The current diplomatic situation between the United States and Iran is tense and complicated after President Donald Trump decided to postpone military strikes that he had threatened. Trump had originally given Iran a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the "obliteration" of its power plants. He later said that he delayed the strikes because of "productive" conversations and "major" progress toward a potential deal.

Despite Trump's statements, it remains unclear how serious or advanced these negotiations are. Iran's parliament speaker called reports of discussions "fake news," although a senior Iranian official privately told mediators that the country is reviewing points from the United States as a possible first step toward talks, says CNN.

The White House has urged caution, describing the situation as "fluid." Officials have not confirmed rumors that Vice President JD Vance could represent the administration in talks in Pakistan. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the US will not negotiate through the media, and that no meetings should be considered final until officially announced by the White House.

The conflicting statements from both sides have left the public and international observers uncertain about the path forward, highlighting the fragile nature of diplomacy in the current crisis.