Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within A Week

The president’s comments came after confusion earlier Monday when Iran announced that communications with the United States had been halted because of what it described as Israeli aggression in Lebanon

However, Trump later signaled that discussions had not collapsed.

In a social media post, the president said negotiations with Iran are still moving forward and are “continuing” at a “rapid pace. ”

Iran has not publicly confirmed that talks have resumed

Trump also used social media to claim he personally intervened to prevent a broader conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

In one post, he said he spoke directly with Netanyahu and secured assurances that Israel would not send troops into Beirut.

There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back,” Trump wrote

The statement followed reports that Netanyahu had called for renewed strikes in southern Beirut.

Trump further claimed that Hezbollah agreed to halt attacks on Israel following discussions conducted through intermediaries.