Trump on Iran diplomacy and military pressureSpeaking to reporters on Thursday (29) while attending the premiere of a documentary about his wife, Melania Trump, Trump confirmed that communication with Iran is already taking place and suggested that further engagement remains possible. “I have had [talks] and I am planning on it,” Trump said when asked whether he would engage directly with Iranian officials. Iran warns Trump of immediate retaliationIranian officials have issued strong warnings in response to the US military posture. A senior Iranian military spokesman said any attack by the United States would trigger immediate and wide-ranging retaliation. Trump, the UN, and calls for restraintAs Trump balances military pressure with diplomatic outreach, international organizations have urged restraint.