Trump is still 'open to diplomacy' with Iran, White House press secretary says

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said US President Trump is “open to diplomacy” and that the US is still talking with Iran amid escalating tensions in the region.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said US President Trump is “open to diplomacy” and that the US is still talking with Iran amid escalating tensions in the region. pic.twitter.com/r0TzYEU6iA

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