Reports indicated that US-Iran negotiations have stalled due to continued fighting in Lebanon, with Iran demanding a ceasefire as a precondition for further talks. However, US President Donald Trump refuted these reports, stating on his Truth Social platform that conversations with Tehran have been ongoing continuously. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators he is optimistic about resuming nuclear talks, noting Iran's willingness to negotiate previously unaddressed nuclear program aspects, though he cautioned this doesn't guarantee an acceptable deal. Rubio also addressed the potential for an Israel-Lebanon peace agreement, identifying Hezbollah as the primary obstacle due to its Iranian backing. In other developments, the US stated it would prevent individuals with ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from joining the Iranian World Cup delegation.