US President Donald Trump said he believed that Iran was willing to engage in direct talks over its nuclear program, a day after Tehran indicated it would be willing to negotiate through intermediaries.

US President Donald Trump said he believes Iran is ready for direct negotiations over its nuclear program, reports Bloomberg. "Forget about letters, I think they want to have direct talks," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.

The White House is seriously considering an Iranian proposal for indirect nuclear talks, while at the same time significantly boosting U.S. forces in the Middle East in case President Trump opts for military strikes,