The Iran conflict is currently in an all too familiar stalemate, and many of the same statements are being regurgitated from each side - but this does indicate that negotiations have not yet entirely collapsed.

Tehran is still apparently reviewing a Trump administration counterproposal to last week's Iranian seven day ceasefire pitch (which Trump had promptly rejected). Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had confirmed Wednesday the reception of an official US response through mediators.

President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday proclaimed Iran "has never avoided" dialogue with the United States despite being attacked three times when negotiations were happening. Still, the Iranians have frequently emphasized they do not trust President Trump.