President Donald Trump said Monday evening that negotiations with Iran are continuing 'even now' and that this is Iran's 'last chance,' according to a report from N12.
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that negotiations with Iran are continuing 'even now,' describing the diplomatic track as Iran's 'last chance,' according to a report from N12. This latest statement adds to a series of remarks from the president over the past hour as the diplomatic window narrows.
The Zioneer has been tracking this story since the direct military confrontation in early 2026 and the subsequent shift to a diplomatic track. Earlier this evening, Trump confirmed that talks are 'happening right now' and that Iran had just published a statement acknowledging the discussions (20:59 Jerusalem). He also stated that talks would resume today or Tuesday and that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is being discussed for immediate implementation (21:00 Jerusalem). The initial reports from the evening (21:00 Jerusalem) stated that negotiations were ongoing and that Iran had published a statement confirming them, though US officials earlier told CBS that no new talks were planned.
The Zioneer previously reported on Trump's July 27 interview with N12 and Axios, where he warned of 'powerful military action' if talks fail. The current ultimatum echoes that earlier stance. The Zioneer has also reported on the broader context of the US-Iran negotiations, including the 'almost final stage' of the deal in June and Trump's 48-hour timeline for clarity.
It remains unclear whether Iran will publicly acknowledge the talks beyond the statement mentioned by Trump, and the specific timeline for the next round of negotiations remains fluid. The disconnect between Trump's public statements and earlier US official denials continues to be a point of tension.
5 developments
- 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
- DevelopingTrump says 'good chance' Iran talks will yield results
- DevelopingTrump says US agreed to continue talks with Iran, warns of 'bomb them at levels never seen' if assassinated
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