Trump claims talks underway
President Trump announced he would pause strikes against Iran and said talks to end a five-month war would begin Monday, citing a potential deal involving opening a strait and ending Iran's nuclear activities. On Monday, Trump said negotiations were underway, but Iran's government said no talks were planned or happening.
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15 sourcesTrump optimistic Iran talks will reopen strait, and other developments in the Middle East
Trump gives Iran ‘last chance’ to make deal before U.S. ‘decapitation’ strikes
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21 sourcesQatar confirms diplomacy between U.S., Iran as vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz
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21 articles‘One last chance’: The times Trump threatened Iran, said deal imminent
Iran war live: Tehran slams US blockade as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
Trump: ‘Unbelievably duplicitous’ Iran begged for talks, now denies they’re happening
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The story so far
5 developments- Aug 1Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
- Aug 2Trump frequently announces he’s halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening
- Aug 2President Trump says Iran war talks will begin Monday after he holds off on 'massive' strikes
- Aug 3Trump says talks with Iran under way but Tehran denies any planned
- Aug 4Only right-leaning coverage:War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’
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Quiet for 74 daysLast development · Aug 4 — War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’