Trump signals diplomatic push with Iran while boosting military presence

The brief

Donald Trump is signaling a shift toward a diplomatic resolution with Iran, even as the United States ramps up its military campaign and increases troop presence in the region.

While American officials claim they are engaged in productive conversations, the Iranian government flatly denies any negotiations are taking place, viewing the overtures as a trap.

National security correspondent David E. Sanger joins host Michael Barbaro to break down the conflicting signals, analyzing whether the diplomatic push is a genuine pivot or a tactic.

Iran fears that engaging in talks now is simply a U.S. strategy to buy time for further military strikes, keeping the region on a knife-edge despite the public talk of peace.