Trump Announces New Talks With Iran Amid Military Threats, Warns of 'Decapitation' or 'Total Surrender'
On August 3, 2026, President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran to end the war, despite Tehran's denials. He warned of 'decapitation' or 'total surrender' if Iran did not reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program. The talks were reportedly requested by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and other Gulf allies.
Where Sources Diverge
Al Jazeera and France 24 report that Trump claimed Iran had a 'last chance' before facing 'decapitation', while Tass and DW report that Trump warned of 'total surrender' or military action.
Iran had a final opportunity to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing what he called 'decapitation.'
The US military blockade would continue until Iran either made a deal or went for 'total surrender.'
According to the US president, Washington could increase the scale of attacks.
Al Jazeera and BBC World report that Tehran has not responded to the suggestion of new talks, while France 24 and Euronews report that negotiations are ongoing.
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent.
The US president insisted negotiations were underway despite Tehran's denials.
Negotiations are ongoing at the request of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and other countries.
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US president has claimed Iran 'desperate' to do a deal or given Tehran 'last chance' on multiple occasions.
The US president insisted negotiations were underway despite Tehran's denials, saying Iran had a final opportunity to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing what he called 'decapitation.'
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries.
According to the US president, Washington could increase the scale of attacks
President Donald Trump declared that the US military blockade would continue until Iran either made a deal or went for "total surrender." Follow DW for more.
President Donald Trump declared that the US military blockade would continue until Iran either made a deal or went for "total surrender." Follow DW for more.
Analysts say deal on Hormuz might be achievable but lasting peace agreement still far off.
After saying over the weekend that he would halt planned new attacks on Iran, the US president said a fresh round of talks to end to the war would begin on Monday. Follow DW for more.
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
The US leader added that the allies "think there’s a deal"
The US president says Gulf allies and Tehran urged him to delay planned strikes.