‘Can’t bribe them’: Trump’s ‘will beat them’ warning to Iran despite talks

Despite Trump’s remarks, tensions remained high across the region. Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday, suggesting that hostilities had not completely subsided despite the pause in the US bombing campaign. Washington halted its two-week air campaign against Iran on Saturday in a surprise policy shift by Trump after nearly five months of conflict. Iran said it had not abandoned diplomacy but denied reports that it had sought talks with Washington.