WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran, saying he will insist that Tehran fully dismantle its nuclear enrichment program as part of any deal to ease crushing sanctions.

Following a lengthy call, Trump said Putin could help bring Iran to a nuclear agreement and warned Tehran's delay must end soon.

Pope Leo XIV has taken a swipe at Donald Trump's travel ban during his weekly Sunday sermon. Last week, the US President banned citizens from 19 countries from entering the United States. The sweeping restrictions affect 12 countries with complete entry bans: Afghanistan,

President Donald Trump is indicating that there has been progress with Iran on its nuclear program and hinted that an announcement could come in the “next two days.”

Iran is preparing a counter-proposal after rejecting the U.S. nuclear deal, prompting President Trump to caution that "time is running out."

The U.S. President is banning travel into the nation from 12 countries as of Monday, while a further seven will have limitations, as he aims to prioritize the safety of Americans

President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that he was ready to use Russia's close partnership with Iran to help with negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, the Kremlin said on Thursday.