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Washington: Trump warns Iran talks are 'last chance'

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President Donald Trump said Monday that newly planned talks with Tehran are Iran’s “last chance” to reach a deal and avoid what he described as massive U.S. strikes. Speaking in the Oval Office, he said negotiations could begin within days, aimed first at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and later addressing Iran’s nuclear program. Trump said he had paused what he called the biggest attack since World War II after appeals from Gulf allies and unnamed Iranian officials. Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied any negotiations with Washington were underway or scheduled.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

· On February 28, 2026, US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, striking over 11,000 targets.
· In March 2026, Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if no deal.
· In April 2026, Trump delayed Iran attacks twice to keep diplomacy alive.
· In May 2026, Gulf allies pushed Trump to halt planned bombing against Iran.
· In June 2026, US and Iran signed a ceasefire memorandum of understanding.
· In July 2026, the ceasefire collapsed as both sides resumed trading strikes.
· On July 31, 2026, Trump warned of strong military response against Iran.
· On August 1, 2026, US and Israel agreed to temporarily halt new attacks.
· On August 2, 2026, Trump announced Gulf allies reached deal parameters to end war.
· On August 3, 2026, Trump said talks with Iran would begin Monday afternoon.
· On August 3, 2026, Iran's Foreign Ministry denied any US negotiations are happening.
· On August 3, 2026, Trump called Iran's leadership "unbelievably duplicitous" on Truth Social.
· On August 3, 2026, UKMTO reported an explosion near an oil tanker off Oman's coast.
· On August 3, 2026, oil prices tumbled over 5% as Trump paused the Iran strike.
· Direct US-Iran talks likely depend on Oman-mediated Strait of Hormuz agreement first.
· Further US military strikes remain possible if diplomacy fails within days.
· Iran's nuclear program and Strait control will decide if war escalates or de-escalates.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Oil prices drop but war uncertainty keeps markets on edge.
Possible long-term US impact: Prolonged conflict drains munitions and tests American resolve.
Affected groups: US service members, Gulf allies, global oil consumers, and shipping industry.
Reader priority: Verify claims across US, Iranian, and independent regional sources.