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Trump says Iran facing ‘last chance’ before ‘decapitation’

Trump said talks could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days and warned Iran it must accept a deal or face renewed strikes, officials said.

  • On Monday, August 3, 2026, President Donald Trump declared new talks with Iran represent a 'last chance' to avoid further military escalation, threatening 'decapitation' if Tehran fails to sign a deal.
  • Trump recently suspended a massive military strike he described as 'the biggest attack since World War II' after Gulf allies Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar urged him to pursue diplomacy.
  • Negotiations target reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear program, though Tehran's Foreign Ministry publicly denied U.S. discussions, claiming it only communicates with Oman regarding safe maritime routes.
  • Senator Mark Kelly called Trump's approach 'rather erratic,' while Senator John Kennedy warned that further escalation could trigger 'a lot of inflation for the American people.'
  • Trump maintains military action remains an option 'anytime we want,' while Iran attempts to outlast U.S. pressure ahead of November's midterm elections amid concerns over diminished munitions stockpiles.
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In a post, the US President reiterated the claim of negotiations with Iran and claimed that an agreement is close!

·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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For the U.S. President it is the last chance before the decapitation of Iran. Ayatollahs say: "We will not send our negotiators, the only negotiations in progress are those with the Oman on Hormuz"

·Milan, Italy
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The Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubio, said on Tuesday that there has been progress in the negotiations with Iran and Oman to expand the traffic of vessels along the Strait of Ormuz, but that a definitive agreement has not yet been reached. Read also: Trump reaffirms negotiations with Iran, despite Tehran's refusal to have control over ships crossing Ormuz on a plane with U.S. Military Oman ask for ‘creative and unconventional…

·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials expect to reach an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz today or tomorrow, while Tehran says no negotiations have taken place.

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connectedtoindia.com broke the news on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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