Trump: 'Major points of agreement' with Iran — Witkoff and Kushner in talks, 'they called us'

US President Donald Trump told reporters that the US and Iran were conducting 'very strong talks' and that he expected a deal 'very soon.' Witkoff (Middle East envoy) and Kushner (son-in-law) led Sunday's back-channel talks. Trump declined to name Iran's interlocutor except to say: 'Not the supreme leader.' He added: 'We have not heard from the son — we don't know if he's living.' Trump described the structure of the discussions: 'We're talking about 15 points to end the war. Nuclear weapons is number one, two and three.' This is the first public characterisation of any deal framework. Trump added that both sides 'want very much to make a deal' and that talks would continue Monday 'by probably phone.' Trump said Sunday's talks covered 'major points of agreement.' On the call dynamic: 'I didn't call, they called — and they wanted to make a deal.' He said the US was dealing with 'the most respected' person remaining in Iranian leadership after US-Israeli strikes wiped out most of the hierarchy: 'We've wiped out the leadership phase one, phase two and largely phase three.' Iran's public position remained one of total denial: IRGC/Fars said there were 'neither direct nor indirect communications with the US.' The FM said Trump's statements were 'buying time to implement military plans.' However, Oman FM Busaidi confirmed Oman is working to establish 'safe passage arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz,' corroborating that a diplomatic channel exists.