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Posted on March 24, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleGermany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul sees U.S. President Trump’s claim of “very good and productive” conversations with Iran as a possible turning point in the nearly month-long conflict—though Tehran denies talks occurred. Financial markets responded with relief amid heightened fears of escal
BERLIN, March 24 (Reuters) - Germany's foreign minister said on Tuesday that he believed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement about talks with Iran could mark a turning point in the nearly month-long conflict.
"Something is happening, and that's a good thing in this time when there have been more risks of escalation than possibilities of bringing this conflict under control," Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told broadcaster MDR.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Monday that the U.S. and Iran had held "very good and productive" conversations about a "complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East". Iran has said no negotiations had taken place.
Wadephul said he believed Trump did hold serious talks with Iran because "otherwise he wouldn't have said it that way" and he would not have postponed his threatened attack on Iranian power plants.
"It's a fragile beginning, but it's a start nonetheless," said Wadephul.
"We should all strive to ensure that this progress flourishes and that there's a way to control this conflict."
(Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by Ludwig Burger)
President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran had held 'very good and productive' conversations about a resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.
Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, said he believed Trump's announcement could mark a turning point and was a positive step toward controlling the conflict.
Iran has stated that no negotiations had taken place with the United States.
Wadephul believes Trump did hold serious talks since he postponed his threatened attack on Iranian power plants and made the announcement in earnest.
The minister expresses hope that the progress seen will continue, allowing for control and resolution of the conflict.
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