UN Ambassador Mike Waltz Says Trump Allows Diplomatic Space in US‑Iran Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump is giving "some space" to diplomatic negotiations with Iran, according to United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz. Waltz announced a pause after 13 consecutive nights of American airstrikes, saying the pause is intended to allow talks at all levels, from technical crews to senior officials, while the United States maintains full military readiness.

Waltz dismissed reports that U.S. weapons stocks are depleted, stating, "the U.S. military … has everything that it needs to conduct this campaign as effectively as it needs to be," and warned that leakers of such information "deserve to be in jail." He acknowledged that large quantities of munitions have been used in the Russia‑Ukraine war and against the Houthis but insisted current stockpiles are sufficient. Meanwhile, Trump posted AI‑generated images of a U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island and told aides he could resume full‑scale war if the United States does not achieve its objectives.