Speaking to reporters on Sunday after returning to Washington, Trump said talks would start on Monday afternoon but did not disclose the venue or participants. When asked whether Iran had a deadline to strike a deal, he responded: “Would I rather make a deal? The talks come after months of escalating tensions following the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. READ ALSO: US House Votes to Restrict Trump’s Iran War PowersMeanwhile, Iran intensified diplomatic engagements, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi holding discussions with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had met in Washington last week to discuss diplomatic, economic and military options to curb Iran’s nuclear programme, while Tehran continues to deny pursuing nuclear weapons.