Referring to the ongoing talks with the Islamic Republic, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that these negotiations are “Iran’s last chance to sign a proper agreement.” Trump also noted that we will find out today or tomorrow whether the talks will yield a result.
He added that the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could happen “by tomorrow,” after which negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear programme will begin.
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, August 3, Trump said: “The matter will be resolved very quickly, one way or another; it is not a very complicated issue. We are talking about reopening the Strait of Hormuz so that this waterway might be completely open by tomorrow.”
He further stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz represents the first phase of negotiations, after which the two sides will hold talks on an agreement aimed at what he termed “Iran’s nuclear disarmament.”
Trump reiterated: “We are very firm on this; Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
These statements come as officials of the Islamic Republic have denied holding direct negotiations with the United States. Nevertheless, Trump has repeatedly stated in recent days that talks between the two sides are underway, claiming that the leaders of the Islamic Republic themselves requested these negotiations.
On Monday, in a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused Iranian officials of “duplicity,” alleging that Tehran negotiates with Washington in secret while denying these talks publicly and claiming to speak only with Oman.
Trump had also previously stated that the maritime blockade on Iran would continue until a deal is reached or until the Islamic Republic’s “total surrender,” claiming that the Strait of Hormuz is currently under the complete control of the U.S. Navy.