Amid Iran war negotiations, Trump WH claims Iranian leaders are 'more reasonable behind the scenes'

While Iranian officials publicly deny negotiations are ongoing, they are privately engaging in “talks,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, describing the negotiations as “going well.” “These folks are appearing more reasonable behind the scenes, privately, in these conversations, than perhaps some of the previous leaders that are no longer on planet Earth,” Leavitt told reporters at a briefing on Monday. She added: “Anything that they say to us privately will be tested and we will ensure that they are being held accountable to their word. And if they are not, the president has laid out the military consequences that the Iranian regime will see.” President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed the U.S. is communicating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, as it seeks a peace deal to end the war. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/world/2026/03/30/iran-war-live-updates-united-states-donald-trump/89378502007/ 🎥: REUTERS/POOL