Leavitt Confirms Secret Iran Talks Amid Official Denials

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that private negotiations with Iran are underway. She added that Tehran’s public statements deny those contacts.

Leavitt confirms secret Iran talks

Leavitt confirmed that secret Iran talks are ongoing despite official denials from Tehran. She told reporters that public messaging differs from private communications.

She described the discussions as continuing and progressing. The press secretary did not provide a detailed timeline.

Trump’s public warning on Truth Social

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social early Monday. He said serious discussions are happening with a new Iranian leadership to end operations in Iran.

Trump warned that the United States could target Iranian energy and water infrastructure if no deal is quickly reached. He singled out potential action tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Military posture and potential escalation

Reports continue to suggest the U.S. may deploy ground forces to Iran. U.S. officials have not confirmed a specific deployment plan.

At the briefing, Leavitt highlighted recent U.S. military work in the region. She said Iran’s navy currently lacks vessels operating in major regional waterways and cannot project naval power.

Legal and ethical concerns raised

A reporter pressed Leavitt over the legality of striking civilian infrastructure. The journalist argued such attacks could amount to war crimes.

Leavitt replied that U.S. forces will act within legal bounds. She referenced Operation Epic Fury and said the administration seeks to meet its objectives while complying with the law.

Reporting by Filmogaz.com.