{
  "id": 161626,
  "title": "Iran lied about negotiations with US, Strait of Hormuz to open 'very soon', Trump says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/iran-lied-about-negotiations-with-us-strait-of-hormuz-to-open-very",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T06:06:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904617"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent interview, US President Donald Trump alleged that Iran had been deceiving the public regarding ongoing talks with the United States. Trump claimed that he had initially planned a massive military operation against Iran, but their requests for negotiations ultimately led him to pursue diplomatic channels. The president emphasized that he would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, stating that the Strait of Hormuz would open at some point.\n\nTrump also criticized former President Barack Obama for his Iran deal, alleging that Obama had \"bribed\" Iran by providing billions of dollars in cash. Trump insisted that military pressure was instrumental in bringing Iran back to the negotiating table. While he stated that military options were still on the table, Trump expressed hope that they would not be necessary, as he believed the ongoing discussions with Iran held promise.\n\nThe president reiterated that Iran's access to nuclear weapons would not be tolerated, and vowed to take further action if Tehran continued to stall the negotiations. Iranian state media, citing an unnamed source, reported that the agreement with Oman to open the Strait of Hormuz would be delayed, as long as the US continued to threaten Iran. Trump warned that Iran would face severe consequences if they withdrew from the talks, as they already possess the capability to threaten the United States.",
  "summary": "“The Strait’s going to be open very soon, or they’re going to get hit very hard, and then the Strait’s going to be open,” Trump said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump claims Iran lied about negotiations with US",
    "Strait of Hormuz to open 'very soon', per Trump",
    "Military pressure helped Iran return to talks"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/161626.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Trump hails progress but warned Iran of ‘hard hit’ if no deal reached",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/trump-hails-progress-but-warned-iran-of-hard-hit-if-no-deal-reached",
        "published": "2026-08-05T09:05:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}