Trump says US is talking with Iran right now

By Bo Erickson

Jul 27, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One en route to Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, U.S., July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci — Evan Vucci

By Bo Erickson

WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States is having"good talks" with Iran "right now."

Trump, on Air Force One on his way to Michigan, said he has "plenty of time" to deal with Iran.

"There's a good chance that something could happen," Trump said about a potential deal with Iran.

The president also said he will ask Russia about providing satellite imagery to assist Iran.

"I'll ask Putin about it," Trump said. "We'll find out."

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt, Bo Erickson and Bhargav Acharya, editing by Michelle Nichols)

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