Trump says Iran facing ‘last chance’ before ‘decapitation’
Trump said talks could reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday and move next to denuclearization, after Gulf allies urged him to pause strikes.
- 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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US President Trump calls for the full opening of the Hormus road until tomorrow. Tehran refuses. A renewed attack on a tanker by Iranian Revolutionary Guards is reported, but has not yet been confirmed.
VIDEO - While the Iranian authorities assure that no negotiations are under way with Washington, Donald Trump claims that the United States is discussing "at this very moment" with Tehran.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Monday that the United States is negotiating "this moment" with Iran, and that these talks are "the last opportunity before the beheading" of the Islamic Republic. Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February, when the United States and Israel have taken on Iran by surprise, but there have been periods of relative calm thanks to intermittent diplomatic efforts. Research: Ameri…
According to President Trump, the US is once again in talks with Iran.
Donald Trump: "Last chance for Iran"
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