Trump relaunches negotiations with Iran: “Last chance for a deal.” Hormuz and nuclear issues on the table.

Donald Trump relaunches negotiations between the US and Iran and speaks of a “last chance” to reach an agreement. From his Oval Office, the US president declared that talks are ongoing and that issues on the table include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as well as Iran’s nuclear program.

“This is their last chance to sign a good document,” Trump said of the resumption of talks with Iran. “We are having these discussions right now at the request of Iran, supported by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and other countries,” he added.

The US president explained that he wanted to give Tehran one last chance before further military action. “I want to give Iran one last chance before decapitation,” Trump said, responding from the Oval Office to a question about the repeated ultimatums issued to the Islamic Republic. “It’s very difficult to do what we’ve planned. I’m proud to give people opportunities. It’s a big move,” he explained. “They called me and said, ‘Please don’t attack. We’ll make a deal.’ That’s the truth, and everyone knows it. Who wouldn’t have called?”

Regarding the future of the Strait of Hormuz, the US president stated: “We’re talking about fully opening the Strait of Hormuz by today.” Trump added that “the talks will proceed quickly, one way or the other. It’s not a very complex issue.” After the Strait issue, the US president clarified, the discussion will also concern Iran’s nuclear program: “Then we’ll talk about Iran’s nuclear capability.”

Trump maintained that the diplomatic process is progressing positively. “We had a conflict with Venezuela that was resolved very well. We have a conflict with Iran, and that’s also going very, very well,” he stated.

Regarding negotiations with Tehran, the US president added: “Talks with Iran are underway right now. It’s incredible,” dismissing rumors that discussions had stalled. “This time they’re not denying it,” he added. “But for some reason, when they talk, the Iranians don’t like to say they’re talking.”

Trump had already spoken of resuming negotiations with Iran after announcing the suspension, at least temporarily, of further military operations against the Islamic Republic.

However, there remains a gap between Washington and Tehran over the nature of the contacts. Iran has denied the existence of direct negotiations with the United States, explaining that the talks with Oman concern the security of the Strait of Hormuz and possible solutions for navigation.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said: “To avoid any misunderstanding, it’s important to clarify what the current negotiations are about and with whom they are taking place. We are not currently negotiating with the United States.”

The diplomatic game therefore remains focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear issue, with the Gulf countries committed to promoting a solution that avoids further escalation in the region.