President Donald Trump said Monday evening that negotiations with Iran are ongoing 'right now,' contradicting Iranian denials, and warned that the talks represent Iran's 'last chance' before a devastating strike. Trump also claimed that an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Tuesday, and that Iran learned of the planned attack through leaks.
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric Monday evening, threatening to “decapitate” Iran if negotiations fail and claiming that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Tuesday. In his latest statement, Trump also said that Iran learned of a planned U.S. attack through leaks. The remarks, delivered at 21:00 Jerusalem, add a new ultimatum and a specific timeline to the diplomatic track.
This is the latest in a rapid sequence of Trump comments on the Iran file. As The Zioneer reported at 20:59, Trump told N12 that negotiations are continuing “even now” and that this is Iran’s “last chance.” At 20:59, he also stated that Iran had just published a statement acknowledging the talks, contradicting Tehran’s public denials. Earlier Monday at 19:34, senior U.S. officials told CBS that no new talks were planned, underscoring the gap between the President’s assertions and his administration’s cautious stance.
The backdrop includes Trump’s claim Sunday (Aug 2) that a “principled framework” for an agreement, including the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz, had been reached (The Zioneer, 07:13 Jerusalem). Iran’s leadership denied any such agreement. The evolving diplomatic picture has been marked by conflicting signals, with Trump oscillating between threats of military action and promises of a breakthrough.
What remains unclear is whether any substantive talks are actually underway. Iran continues to publicly deny negotiations, and U.S. officials have not confirmed Trump’s latest claims. The status of the alleged Hormuz deal and the veracity of the leak claim are unverified.
5 developments
- StrongTrump says he wants to give Iran a 'last chance' before a 'beheading' strike
- DevelopingTrump: Hormuz deal reached, nuclear agreement to follow; talks on opening as early as tomorrow
- StrongTrump: US continues talks with Iran, may have an idea 'within a day or two'
- DevelopingTrump says his representatives held contacts with Iran today, warns of 'nothing left' if no deal
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