Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran as he insists Tehran can’t get nuclear weapons

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. is holding direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program.

The president, in comments to reporters after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the talks with Tehran would start Saturday. He insisted Tehran can’t get nuclear weapons.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday...