U.S. sent Iran a message through mediators as Trump signals he's open to a deal, Iranian official says

March 24, 2026

TL;DR

Iran received a message from the U.S. via mediators, according to a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official.
President Trump indicated that the U.S. and Iran have had productive conversations and that a deal to end hostilities is possible.
Trump backed off an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pausing military action for five days pending discussions.
International oil prices and the S&P 500 saw significant movement following the news.
Iran and the U.S. do not have formal diplomatic relations and typically communicate indirectly through mediators like Pakistan or Oman.
Trump mentioned communicating with a 'top person' in Iran but declined to name them.
A potential deal could involve Iran agreeing not to possess a nuclear weapon, though Iran denies seeking one.
The involvement of Israel in any potential deal is unclear, despite past joint strikes.

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