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Trump asserts US-Iran negotiations will proceed despite downing of US jet

Apr 03, 2026 03:36 PM CT Washington D.C., United States diplomacy,US-Iran relations,de-escalation,military incident

Summary

US President Donald Trump stated that the downing of an American military jet will not derail ongoing negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the month-old conflict. This diplomatic signal indicates a continued US commitment to de-escalation despite recent military incidents involving US assets. The statement serves to stabilize the diplomatic channel between Washington and Tehran amidst active hostilities.

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Trump says downing of US jet won't affect talks with Iran, NBC News reports US President Donald Trump said Friday that the downing of an American military jet would not affect negotiations over ending the month-old conflict with Iran, NBC News reported.

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United States NEUTRAL

President Trump declared that the downing of a US jet would not affect negotiations with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of ongoing negotiations with the US to end the conflict.

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