Live Updates: Negotiation push for U.S.-Iran deal punctuated by threats to resume fighting

November 2, 2026 / 4:09 AM EST / CBS News

President Trump told reporters Sunday that he'd spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday and had a "very good talk with him."

Mr. Trump gave no details but said the two had discussed the war in Iran.

According to sources cited by Axios, Netanyahu pushed for Mr. Trump to strike Iran but the president wants to let the negotiations play out.

The U.S. and Iran both engaged in indirect talks via mediators led by Qatar who are pushing to strike a deal between both sides before the conflict escalated.

Mr. Trump has repeatedly hinted he is considering resuming attacks on Iran after the midterm elections.

Qatari mediators are leading indirect talks aimed at reaching a deal between the U.S. and Iran, but the closed door negotiations have been punctuated by exchanges of threats between the leaders of both countries.

Iranian negotiators are in Qatar for talks on a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who added the outcome depends on answers provided by the United States.

On Saturday, President Trump said the U.S. still had to "take care…

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