Trump says US-Iran talks ‘going on right now’, calls it Tehran’s ‘last chance’ to reach deal
The comments come amid continued efforts to ease tensions following months of conflict between the United States and Iran, which has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and heightened concerns over regional security.
On Monday, August 3, US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran were ongoing, describing the talks as Tehran's final opportunity to reach an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address concerns over Iran's nuclear program. Speaking at the White House, Trump urged Iran to seize what he called its "last chance" to sign a good document, outlining a two-stage roadmap for any potential agreement.
The first phase would address the reopening of the strategically important strait, while the second phase would focus on denuclearization. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial energy transit route, vital for global oil and liquefied natural gas exports. Earlier in the day, Trump criticized Iranian leaders in a post on Truth Social, accusing them of duplicitous behavior and dismissing their claims of control over the strait.
Iran denied engaging in direct negotiations with the United States, stating that their current talks were with Oman. Tensions between the two nations have escalated since February 28, with a series of strikes and attacks disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raising concerns over regional security.
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