President Donald Trump said Tehran has a “last chance” to reach a deal as negotiations were reported to be resuming. The remarks, reported by Fox News, came amid renewed attention to possible diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran, although the scope and status of any talks remained unclear.
Reports differed over the circumstances. Some accounts said Iran was seeking control over inbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and oversight of outbound movements, while other reporting described Trump as saying a deal could be imminent. The competing accounts did not establish whether the two sides had reached agreement on the agenda or terms of negotiations.
Iran has denied knowledge of talks that Trump said would take place on Monday, adding uncertainty about whether formal discussions were scheduled. The conflicting statements underscored the lack of a confirmed public account from both sides regarding the timing, location or substance of any negotiations.
The developments also followed debate over Trump’s changing position on possible escalation with Iran. While his warning suggested continued pressure on Tehran, reports portraying the reversal as evidence of Iran’s leverage reflected differing interpretations of the latest diplomatic signals. Further statements from the parties would be needed to clarify whether the reported contacts could lead to a broader agreement.