Trump signals diplomatic progress with Iran while threatening military action President Donald Trump says the United States is making progress in negotiations with Iran. IN FLIGHT - MARCH 29: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media onboard Air Force One on March 29, 2026 while en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland from West Palm Beach Florida. President Trump returned to Washington D. C. on Sunday following a weekend trip to Florida. In a series of comments on Monday, Trump described the negotiations as “moving along very nicely,” signaling cautious optimism that a deal could be within reach. In a series of comments on Monday, Trump described the negotiations as “moving along very nicely,” signaling cautious optimism that a deal could be within reach. The administration has been pushing for an agreement aimed at ending the current conflict and easing tensions in the region. “Getting us a lot of the things that they should have given us a long time ago,” Trump said. “We’ll see how it works out, but they’re very good.” In a social media post earlier in the day, Trump said the U.S. is working with what he called a “new and more reasonable regime” in Iran. At the same time, he issued a stark warning, saying that if negotiations collapse, the United States is prepared to target and “obliterate” Iran’s energy and water infrastructure.“You have some people who are saying the right things privately,” Rubio said in a Monday interview. “Obviously, they’re not going to put it out in press releases, but at the end of the day, we have to see if these people end up being the ones in charge, and the ones who are going to deliver.” Iran, however, is publicly denying that direct negotiations with the United States are underway. A spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry called U.S. demands to end the conflict “excessive, unrealistic and illogical.”“Despite all the public posturing you hear from the regime and false reporting, talks are continuing and going well,” Leavitt said. Even as diplomatic efforts continue, the Pentagon is preparing for the possibility that negotiations could fail. U.S. officials say military planners are readying for potentially weeks of ground operations involving both special operations forces and conventional troops. Leavitt said the administration is prepared to act if Iran rejects what she called a “golden opportunity,” adding that the U.S. military stands ready to provide the president with “every option available.” Over the weekend, U.S. Central Command announced an additional 3,500 sailors and Marines have deployed to the Middle East, bringing the total U.S. force posture in the region to more than 50,000 troops—about 10,000 above typical levels. Iran’s parliament speaker responded with a warning of his own, threatening severe consequences if U.S. forces launch a ground invasion.Meanwhile, Pakistan says it plans to host talks between the U.S. and Iran aimed at de-escalating the conflict, though officials there say no date has been set.Auburn, N.Y. — A correction officer is accused of bringing significant amounts of drugs to work at Cayuga Correctional Facility after a joint investigation byNo serious injuries were reported after 11 vehicles were involved in a crash Monday on Interstate 590, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.The 14-year-old girl suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital.Brighton, N.Y. A major construction project on 590 begins Monday, as commuters will need to plan for extra time to get out for the day.