US President Donald Trump's comments suggest a shift towards diplomacy with Iran, amid hopes of ending a potential conflict that could drag on.

Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as U.S. President Donald Trump said that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran. Although this was denied by Iran, it is a further sign that the US is turning towards diplomacy to end a conflict that could drag on. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle breaks it down for us.