Trump on Iran:

Everybody’s been killed from the regime. They’re really starting off. There’s automatically a regime change, but we’re dealing with some people that I find to be very reasonable, very solid.

The people within know who they are. They’re very respected, and maybe one of them will be exactly what we’re looking for.

Look at Venezuela—how well that’s working out. We are doing so well in Venezuela with oil and with the relationship between the president-elect and us.

Maybe we find somebody like that in Iran.

Trump on oil:

The price of oil will drop like a rock as soon as a deal is done. I guess it already is today.

Now, we have a very serious chance of making a deal that doesn’t guarantee anything. I’m not guaranteeing anything. I’m not going to come out here in a week or two weeks and have you all say, “Oh, you said…”

I didn’t say anything. All I’m saying is we are in the throes of a real possibility of making a deal—and I think…

Uh, if I were a betting man, I’d bet for it. But again, I’m not guaranteeing anything.

The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in Crete, Greece for repairs after a major fire on March 12 damaged living spaces and ventilation.

The ship needs at least a week of repairs.

She'll be replaced by the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier.

Trump is considering inviting Alexander Lukashenko to meet in the U.S. (White House or Mar-a-Lago) as part of a broader effort to normalize relations with Belarus.

The potential deal includes easing sanctions in exchange for steps like releasing political prisoners, with talks reportedly handled by envoy John Coale.

Lukashenko has also referenced a “big deal” and was invited to Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative earlier in 2026.

Source: FT

Iranian sources claim air defenses shot down a U.S. LUCAS drone in the country’s southeast.

LUCAS is essentially a clone of Iran's Shahed-136 kamikaze drone.

Trump on Iran:

We’ve had very strong talks. Mr. Witkoff and Mr. Kushner had them. They went, I would say, perfectly.

I would say that if they carry through with that, it’ll end that problem, that conflict—and I think it’ll end it very, very substantially.

The discussions took place yesterday. They went into yesterday evening. They want very much to make a deal. We’d like to make a deal, too.

We’re going to get together today—probably by phone, because it’s very hard to find a country. It’s very hard for them to get out, I guess.

But we will, at some point very, very soon, meet. We’re doing a five-day period. We’ll see how that goes, and if it goes well, we’re going to end up settling this. Otherwise, we’ll just keep bombing our little hearts out.

Meanwhile, the White House account.

Reporter: Why are you sending Marines to the Middle East?

Trump: If you were in my position and I asked you that question, do you really believe I’d give you an answer? Crazy question.

Trump on Iran:

It has been an evil country for 47 years—death all over the world.

Trump on Joe Kent:

He said what he said to get publicity.

He probably signed up with CNN or somebody.

Reporter: Has Iran agreed to no enrichment whatsoever, even for medical or civilian purposes?

Trump: They have.

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Trump: Yeah... ICE loves it because they’re able to now arrest illegals as they come into the country. It’s very fertile territory.

Mediators are trying to convene talks in Islamabad later this week, with Ghalibaf leading Iran’s delegation and Witkoff, Kushner, and possibly JD Vance representing the U.S.

Source: Axios

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei:

Over the past few days, messages have been received via certain friendly countries indicating a U.S. request for negotiations aimed at ending the war.

These messages were responded to appropriately and in line with Iran’s principled positions.

In these responses, necessary warnings were issued about the severe consequences of any attack on Iran’s vital infrastructure.

It was emphasized that any action against Iran’s energy infrastructure would be met with a decisive, immediate, and effective response from Iran’s armed forces.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei:

Islamic Republic of Iran’s position regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the conditions for ending the war remains unchanged.

IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Moosavi:

The continuation of the battle will take place until the realization of national and patriotic goals.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei:

We have not conducted any negotiations with the United States.

Israel plans to continue its attacks on Iran while avoiding energy infrastructure for now.

Source: Bloomberg

BREAKING: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says Iran didn’t hold negotiations with the U.S., calling it fake news to manipulate markets.

A senior Iranian official says the U.S. has requested a Saturday meeting with Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf.

Tehran has not yet responded, and the proposal is still under review by the Supreme National Security Council.

Source: Reuters