Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/CAIRO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack in hopes of quickly reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
President Donald Trump announced that Iran talks will occur on Monday, though he did not specify a deadline for reaching a deal. This announcement followed his earlier threat to call off a potential attack on Iran, in an effort to prompt a swift resolution to the dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Throughout his weekend in New Jersey, Trump reiterated his stance that Iran must reach a "complete and total" agreement in order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and alleviate the nuclear threat posed by Iran.
He did not, however, provide specifics regarding the location or participants of the upcoming negotiations. When asked about a timeframe for the talks, Trump refrained from giving a specific deadline, instead emphasizing that he is not seeking to cause harm or loss of life. Throughout the recent conflict, which has escalated tensions across the Gulf, Red Sea, and even Egypt, Trump and his administration have repeatedly threatened to intensify military action if Iran fails to agree to a deal.
Despite these threats, recent diplomatic efforts have seen some progress, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi holding phone calls with counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and Iranian news agency IRNA reporting that talks with Oman were nearing completion. These discussions primarily focused on establishing a new route through the strait, separate from the broader issue of Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resolving its nuclear issue.
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