{
  "id": 102698,
  "title": "Trump claims ‘last chance’ for Iran to strike deal in latest warning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/trump-claims-last-chance-for-iran-to-strike-deal-in-latest-warning-102698",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T21:23:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3362850/trump-claims-last-chance-iran-strike-deal-latest-warning"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump declared Iran had a \"last chance\" to negotiate an agreement, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a five-month-long war. In an Oval Office statement, Trump expressed his desire to offer Iran \"every last chance\" before considering decapitation. He claimed ongoing talks were taking place, despite Iran's denial, which was supported by Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. The negotiations, requested by Iran, were said to be focused on securing the Straits of Hormuz, a vital shipping route. Trump insisted on not allowing Iran to charge tolls for shipping passage and outlined a two-phase plan: first, opening the straits, followed by denuclearization. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it continued to enforce a maritime blockade against Iran, redirecting 44 commercial vessels and boarding two. Trump's statements followed Iran's denial of direct talks with Washington, emphasizing the need for a deal to end the conflict, which included opening the Hormuz Strait and ending Iran's nuclear threat.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran was facing its “last chance” to reach an agreement with Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the five-month-long war. “This is a last chance for them to sign a good document,” Trump said at the Oval Office in the White House. “I want to give them every last chance before decapitation.” He also claimed that negotiations with Tehran are…",
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  "coverage": {
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      },
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        "published": "2026-08-03T19:18:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "Trump claims ‘last chance’ for Iran to strike deal in latest warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/trump-claims-last-chance-for-iran-to-strike-deal-in-latest-warning",
        "published": "2026-08-03T21:23:20.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}